Putting It All Together

The different fuel needs of the athlete are determined by their sport, training and activity levels. Although the dietary practices differ, they should all have the same qualities...

Enough calories

Getting enough calories to power both training and recovery, as well as allowing for everyday activity, is vital. Insufficient fuel levels will leave the athlete unable to recover properly, and will hamper performance and general health.

Suitable macronutrient proportions

Getting the right ratios of fat, carbohydrate and protein is a basic necessity for the athlete. Amounts don’t have to be exact but attention should be paid to the proportions of different foods on the plate, aiming to get sensible amounts of protein, carbohydrate and fat at each meal.

Good food choices

Of course, these macronutrients come from different foods and in different forms, so attention must be paid to the foods eaten. Generally, a good variety of basic, minimally processed foods are the right choice as they bring with them the vitamins, minerals, fibre and phytonutrients, so it’s important to general health which is the basis of good performance.

Training nutrition

What you eat around training often determines the speed of recovery. This a good time to explore things like protein and carbohydrate drinks. However, whole high protein foods like Performance Meals can be used. The aim here is to refuel the body when it most demands it.