Low-fat milk, low-fat yogurt, low-fat cottage cheese, low-fat cheeses, puddings, “shakes” made with low-fat milk or yogurt and fruit and/or juice – Avoid high-fat milk products before games.
Liquid meals in a can though not a substitute for solid foods in the daily diet, liquid meals are convenient for occasional pregame use. You can make liquid meals at home using the following recipe, which makes about one quart:
Vi cup of water 1/2 cup of nonfat dry milk ‘A cup of sugar 3 cups of skim milk
Flavor with a teaspoon of vanilla or cherry extract. Foods to avoid
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Candy, sugar, honey – After an initial rise, your blood-sugar level can actually drop below normal, resulting in a sudden feeling of tiredness or fatigue.
Tea, coffee, chocolate, cola – Caffeine consumption leads to dehydration.
Fried foods, high-fat meats, fats, oils, gravies, sour cream, etc. – Fat digests slowly and therefore stays in the stomach longer.
Some raw fruits, vegetables, popcorn, nuts, dry beans and peas – Some of these foods may cause gas and/or an uncomfortable feeling of fullness during the game. An athlete needs to avoid the foods that give him or her Problems.
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Any new foods don’t experiment with new foods right before event. If you experience any adverse reactions, your body has little time to recover.