Whats everybody opinion on the best thing to eat before you play???
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Permalink Reply by Lendl Jr. (4.5) on -
I would say pasta!!! then put a ton of sawdust in your pockets and leave a bunch on the baseline.... heeeee heeee heeee heee heeeeee
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Permalink Reply by Todd Scott on -
My Favorite is a banana & a scoop of peanut butter about an hour before the match. It's not calorie dense, and the fat & protein in the peanut butter slows the absorption of the sugar from the banana (allows for a steady release of glucose into the bloodstream as opposed to a big sugar spike from just eating a banana)
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Permalink Reply by Myiesha Simmons on -
thats smart ill try that
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Permalink Reply by John H on -
Tennis is one of the most intense physical sports there is, at least once someone gets proficient enough to keep a ball in play for a respectable amount of time. I break from the notion that "carbs are the best source of energy", though. Foods that are very carb-centric (fruits, pastas, breads, cereals, etc) produce energy, but not sustainable energy for a long match. Walnuts, chicken, and other healthy fats and proteins produce as much energy, but typically last longer than fruit
or starchy carbs.
I'm not suggesting someone eat a 14-oz steak and then go play 3 sets, but with the right timing, eating a meal high in protein and fat a few hours ahead of a match is a great idea.
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Permalink Reply by Richard Hasse on -
The best thing to eat before a match is nothing. If you have to eat then try some fruit.
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Permalink Reply by Mark T. on -
I like an Apple, it is instant water and provides a bit of natural sugar to get me going.
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Permalink Reply by Sean on -
I heard on the tennis channel, many tennis pros eat pasta before and after a match.
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Permalink Reply by Mike Dong on -
Wheaties! lol Do they even sell that stuff anymore? I miss seeing all the big sport figures on those commercials!
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Permalink Reply by Arianne Kim on -
I generally eat this very dense whole wheat bread/cake whether I am playing tennis or not......very good when you are on the go.......but also now I have been thinking about also incorporating a high protein shake which includes a banana and all the liquid vitamins and minerals I am taking along with fish oil.....
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Permalink Reply by Mark / The Mayor on -
Wow Arianne, you sound like a very healthy eater! I've been wanting to get into high protein shakes but just haven't gotten around to it yet. Where would you buy the liquid vitamins?
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Permalink Reply by Arianne Kim on
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hi mark....if you want to go into a store...whole foods has a good selection, but also you can order online www.vitacost.com....4.99 shipping any size order...good discounts online on most major brands....but the liquid vitamin i am taking is found on my website....www.vitalchocolate.us or www.vitalhealth.us...its a side biz.
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