Warrior Nutrition

Warriors need fuel to power their body so it's important to have a nutritional strategy to help accomplish your goal:

Consume Enough Calories to Support Your Training Needs

Maintain HYDRATION At All Times

Keep A Food Journal or Find An App to Help You Track Progress

Use Nutrition to Aid In The RECOVERY Of Your Body After Sport

Show Up For Training Adequately Fueled

Consume Micronutrients & Antioxidants

Breakfast

healthy options:

Start Your Day Off Right

Get a quick carbohydrate boost in the morning before your first practice or training session and eat a balanced breakfast that combines fiber (whole grains) and protein for sustainable energy before school
Select meals that are carbohydrate rich, moderate in protein, and low in fat

Eggs

Whole grain toast

Milk

Fruit

Yogurt

Granola

Lunch

Solid choices:

Make lunch count by preparing your body for that after school practice you have

Choose foods that are relatively light but will still give you energy for the rest of your day

Make sure all the major food groups are represented

Make your lunch colorful. The more colorful the healthier the options.

Plan ahead and make your lunch the night before. Meal prep tends to have more success.

Pasta with chicken

Grilled chicken sandwich

Peanut butter and jelly sandwich

Turkey Wrap with fruit

Steamed rice with vegetables

Dinner

TRY OUT:

It's important to make sure your dinner is composed of protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals
Eat at the same time every night. A recent study out of the Journal Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, found that people who consistently did not eat at a set time had higher blood pressure and BMIs than people who stuck to an eating on a regular schedule

Salomon fillet with grilled asparagus

Grilled chicken and mashed potatoes

Greek Pasta with tomatoes and beans

Download the full Warrior Nutritional Guide here for individualized plans and recipes

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