I have searched throughout the forum and found little information about nutrition and supplements subjects suitable for swimmers. Generally I am against any supplement to improve overall capabilities of a swimmer. However its not always easy to maintain proper nutrition levels due other daily activities, especially with juniors when they are at school and have too many whims at the same time. So I am starting this thread with hope that any of you could share their favourite and sometimes perhaps "weird" recipes for meals that they believe provide proper nutrition with heavy and/or moderate workload swimmers. Meals-to-go recipes and budget for that relevant recipe are very welcomed. And if you are also able to provide data on what and how many elements such as proteins/carbs/iron/calcium etc shall be consumed by that recipe, I will be speachless :)! (last one is of course is just a too big wish).
Thanks!
Try to eat a wide variety of unprocessed foods. Most foods in a box or bag come from a factory and are sustained till purchase with chemical crap...... I know it can be challenging to find quality, fresh fruits and vegetables year around, but I figure this is still better that what comes out of the typical cafeteria, factory, or resturant in most places.
I agree with Bobinator - to the extent possible cut out processed foods. Additionally, one training guide I read (triathlon) indicated that to maximize muscle building after middle age, shift your body to an alkaline state by consuming alkaline foods. Google alkaline and acidic foods to see which foods are alkaline and which ones are acidic. Most veggies (especially spinach) are alkaline and most meat and cheese is acidic, but there are exceptions and other food types too (fruit, nuts, grains etc.). You don't have to eat exclusively alkaline foods and can offset acidic food consumption by eating alkaline foods. You can check your body's alkalinity by testing your urine pH every so often with litmus paper (although I've never done it).
Try to eat a wide variety of unprocessed foods. Most foods in a box or bag come from a factory and are sustained till purchase with chemical crap...... I know it can be challenging to find quality, fresh fruits and vegetables year around, but I figure this is still better that what comes out of the typical cafeteria, factory, or resturant in most places.
I agree with Bobinator - to the extent possible cut out processed foods. Additionally, one training guide I read (triathlon) indicated that to maximize muscle building after middle age, shift your body to an alkaline state by consuming alkaline foods. Google alkaline and acidic foods to see which foods are alkaline and which ones are acidic. Most veggies (especially spinach) are alkaline and most meat and cheese is acidic, but there are exceptions and other food types too (fruit, nuts, grains etc.). You don't have to eat exclusively alkaline foods and can offset acidic food consumption by eating alkaline foods. You can check your body's alkalinity by testing your urine pH every so often with litmus paper (although I've never done it).
