{"id":112327,"date":"2021-02-11T11:33:59","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T19:33:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vivaglammagazine.com\/?p=112327"},"modified":"2021-02-11T11:38:13","modified_gmt":"2021-02-11T19:38:13","slug":"pregame-meals-of-superstar-athletes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vivaglammagazine.com\/pregame-meals-of-superstar-athletes\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregame Meals Of Superstar Athletes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When it comes to diet and nutrition, world-class athletes are go-to sources for how to do things right. After all, they are extremely dependent on their bodies to perform at a high level. So what can we learn from them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Welp, one is what they put into their bodies right before a game to fuel them for the strenuous activity ahead. In your own case, this probably translates into a workout or competition of some sort. If you need the perfect pre-game meal, here\u2019s some ideas from today\u2019s premier athletes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What do Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James all have in common? Beyond just being former NBA MVP winners (and favorites again this year according to online sportsbooks<\/a>), they also indulge in PB&J sandwiches regularly before tip-off. Seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The benefits of the famed sandwiches is both physiological and psychological. In terms of the former, it\u2019s packed with carbohydrates, which provide an immediate burst of energy. But mentally, it\u2019s also a \u201ccomfort\u201d food to most, one that evokes feel-good memories of childhood. \u201cFeel good, play good\u201d as the famous saying goes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another pro about the PB&J sandwich is it comes in varieties. Think about it, you can go with crust or crustless. White or wheat bread. Toasted or untoasted. Heck, even almond butter instead of peanut butter, if you\u2019d like. We could go on and on. The point is, no matter how often you train, you could mix up the sandwich and still not get tired of eating it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And did we mention whipping up a PB&J sandwich takes minutes, if not seconds? That\u2019s saved time that can be better spent training rather than meal prepping. It\u2019s all these benefits that\u2019ve made the sandwich a cult favorite in NBA<\/a> locker rooms.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n You probably already know the benefits of smoothies \u2014 bursting with vitamins (if mixed correctly), easy and fast to make, super tasty. But there\u2019s one more reason why big-time athletes cling to smoothies leading up to a game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nerves. Yes, that\u2019s right. Athletes, for all their glory, can still get nervous before a matchup, especially if a championship is on the line. Thankfully, a liquid smoothie is easy to gulp down compared to hard food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As for what\u2019s actually in the smoothie, fruits is the preferred choice of top-level athletes. Good add-ons include yogurt (either Greek or regular form) and protein powder. A smoothie mixture that includes all three and suddenly, the body is in performance mode \u2014 though admittedly, it won\u2019t do much to tame those pre-game nerves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carbs, carbs, carbs, and more carbs. Ultimately, that\u2019s the biggest benefit of hammering down pastas like spaghetti or fettuccine before an athletic session.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSmoothie<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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