{"id":14112,"date":"2019-09-04T09:00:33","date_gmt":"2019-09-04T13:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/?p=14112"},"modified":"2019-08-26T12:19:43","modified_gmt":"2019-08-26T16:19:43","slug":"sport-team-dinners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/2019\/09\/04\/sport-team-dinners\/","title":{"rendered":"SPORT TEAM DINNERS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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By Autumn Hengen, Vegetarian Resource Group Intern<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking the best care of your body is important\nbefore a big race, meet, or game. What you eat the night before will affect how\nyou feel the day of the competition, including how much energy you have. You\nshould plan ahead and consider what works best for you as an athlete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think they should fill-up on pasta,\nbut it isn\u2019t necessary to carb load. It is important to refrain from eating\nanything that may cause stomach distress. Many athletes prefer to stick to\nfoods they already know their stomach can handle during a workout.\nExperimenting with new recipes may work best on days when you have a light\nworkout, and use these times to add variety to your menus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Athletes may have different nutrient requirements\nbased on their sport and goals. Teens need calories for energy as well as\ngrowth. For more help, consult with your doctor or coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What should you consider when\nhosting a team dinner? What is the best way to fuel your non-vegan teammates\nthe night before an event? Use ingredients that are familiar to everyone. You\ncan set out vegetables, beans, and dressings separately and let guests be\ncreative in building their own salads. Cooked grains or potatoes are good\nadditions for more calories. Or offer pasta and several different veggie sauces.\nIt may be best to avoid oily or greasy foods, as they take longer to digest and\ncould cause stomach problems during a competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In my personal experience, my high performance teammates\nalready avoid dairy the day before a meet, so they would be happy to find these\nvegan-friendly dishes. But steer clear of anything too acidic, as it can lead\nto indigestion and heartburn, and be especially careful about salad dressings.\nOffer different options so that everyone has something they know sits well\nthrough the competition, even when it comes to beverages. If you are nervous\nabout what to have, ask your teammates or coaches ahead of time. You should\nalways be thinking about hydration and keeping water readily available. Always\nfollow the basic rules of food safety to prevent anyone from getting sick.\nSharing a meal, along with the time spent hanging out\nand motivating each other, are all important to having a successful competition\nday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rules for food safety: https:\/\/www.foodsafety.gov\/keep-food-safe\/4-steps-to-food-safety<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n


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\nMore information for athletes:
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