Not every day will be a perfect eating day, (and that's totally ok!) but this is what a balanced day would look like. There are six major components, that when balanced correctly, will have you feeling your best. They are listed in importance, moving clockwise. Hydration is the most important variable, followed by a balanced and varied diet. From there, energy intake, then nutrient timing and meal frequency go together, as you try to decide when to eat and how many meals you will consume in the day. Supplements are optional and listed as least important because you should only be supplementing what you are not receiving in your diet. Don't take supplements, "just to take them."
Use the bubbles to help guide you in your decisions. There are many details that will apply to your family and not your teammates, but this gives a good general start to finding the weak spots that need attention. Please contact us to speak to our Registered Dietitian about further questions you have! Visit www.tntsportsperformance.com and in the Contact Us section, click the "Ask the Dietitian" button!