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Odomize
Fan in the Stands (unregistered)
before game food?
whats the best food to eat before balling? peeps say pasta is good, anything else? what meat to go with pasta?
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Re: before game food?
Stuffed vine leaves, my mom always make them and its amazing.
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Detoit. Represent.
Re: before game food?
Load up on carbs the night before a games. Pizza, pasta, anything. Eat light and healthy before, you don't want to feel any of the food on your stomach while your playing. If your nervous lay off acid, avoid too much citrus.
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Suck-A-Fish
Re: before game food?
Anyone who knows nutrition will tell you to eat complex carbs the night before (ae brown rice) and simple carbs 2-3 hours before your game (fruit is always a good call).
But its whatever works for you. I personally like a baked potato (complex) about 1 hour before a game because I dont like playing on an empty stomach and it sets well with me.
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Odomize
Fan in the Stands (unregistered)
Re: before game food?
The night before
I usually play at around 8 pm at night. Will the carb from the night before stay that long?
And what do you drink at the game? is gatorade and those sports drink actually good?
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Old School Cool
Re: before game food?
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Detoit. Represent.
Re: before game food?
I personally drink water. Most of the people who were on my team were always drinkin' gatorade and powerade and such. It just doesn't settle for me. I can't play a game with it on my stomach. Works fine for them though, depends on the person.
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I rule the local playground
Re: before game food?
yea i say water is the way to go too. when i drink energy drinks it's usually after a workout, cause for me it settles me down. and i don't want to feel settled down during a game
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I don't get picked last at the park anymore
Re: before game food?
Game meals start before the season starts. Develop a good eating pattern. It is tough being in school 8 hours a day though. Eat breakfast, mainly protein to keep you feeling fuller (eggs) and a mixed lunch with protein and carbs and fat. Pregame can be simple carbs, but these will get burned off pretty quickly. The offdays are where ou will need to be smart.
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Re: before game food?
peanut butter and bread is good to have an hour or 2 before the game.. during the game gatorade is good but i water it down half way cause it's got too much sugar.
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Re: before game food?
I'm going to say bananas, if you're talking <1 before the game. Otherwise, heavier carbs such as pasta or potatoes are excellent
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Re: before game food?
I also recommend eating a banana beforehand. The pottasium(sp?) helps in reducing cramps. Also some bread or toast w/ peanut butter is good fro some carbs and protien. Water before and during the game is a must.
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Local High School Star
Re: before game food?
Raisins, no doubt. My pre-game ritual was eating a box of raisins. They used to clown me, but not after I went out and balled on 'em.
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Re: before game food?
Originally Posted by H2whoa
Load up on carbs the night before a games. Pizza, pasta, anything. Eat light and healthy before, you don't want to feel any of the food on your stomach while your playing. If your nervous lay off acid, avoid too much citrus.
i agree. carbs is the way to go.
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Saw a basketball once
Re: before game food?
Professionals, espeically in case of back-to-back matches, eat sweet stuff before the game. Just something like a Snickers or any other chocolate bar, and some Gatorade or even soda. Sugar is very important for endurance and your "wiring". But if you have enough rest, there's no need for additional stimulants. Just make sure you eat well AFTER the game or workout.
Also, make sure you don't eat heavy right before the game. Give it at least 2 hours before going to the game.
Last edited by Atrokkus; 04-12-2009 at 06:16 AM.
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