TOP 12 Nutrition Facts for the Elite Basketball PlayerRULE 1: Eat a large breakfast that contains carbohydrates and protein everyday! This energy boost jump-starts basketball nutrition.
RULE 2: Eat a minimum of 4 meals a day, 5-6 would be best and eat every 2-3 hours.
RULE 3: Carry a water bottle with you and drink even when you are not thirsty. Basketball athletes need hydration.
RULE 4: Sleep a minimum of 8 hours a night; your body repairs/recovers when at rest. Sleep= gains in muscle strength and size.
RULE 5: Take a daily multiple vitamin/mineral supplement cleared by strength or training staff.
RULE 6: Eat protein, carbohydrates, good fat and vegetables at every meal.
RULE 7: Eat more raw vegetables. Ex: Uncooked carrots, broccoli, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes. At least 5 servings. More = Better.
RULE 8: Eat a complete meal (Rule 6) 15-45 minutes after practice,conditioning, or weights. Eat a small meal 30-60 minutes before training.
RULE 9: Limit your self to one of the following per week: fast food, fried foods, pizza, cheeseburgers, sweet snacks. Fried food 95% unhealthy, 5% healthy.
RULE 10: Do not drink cola, iced tea or any other drinks that contain: caffeine, carbonation or high sugar content. Ex: Pepsi, grape drink,iced tea, lemonade, energy drinks.
RULE 11: Last meal (small) of the day should be 1.5-2 hours before you go to bed, mostly protein.
RULE 12: To gain weight eat more and more often, to lose fat eat the same amount of calories but eat more often.
The basketball athlete needs healthy nutrition to maximize the body's performance on the court. Start today!
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