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Your big soccer match starts in 45 minutes, and your stomach is starting to rumble. If you pick the wrong snack, you might feel slow and heavy before halftime even arrives!
To keep running and jumping without running out of steam, your body needs sustainable energy β energy that releases slowly and lasts your entire game.
How do we build a snack that powers you from start to finish?
The Winning Fuel Formula
The secret to great sports fuel is combining complex carbohydrates with a tiny touch of protein.
Carbohydrates act like wood in a campfire that burns smoothly, while protein keeps you feeling full so your energy doesn't dip.
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So what does this formula look like on your kitchen counter?
Champion Snack Combos
Great pre-activity snacks are easy to digest and give you steady power without weighing down your stomach.
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A common mistake is thinking a giant meal gives you extra power for your game. A heavy meal with lots of greasy fat takes hours to digest, which steals blood away from your muscles and makes you feel tired!
Eating the right snack is only half the battle β when should you eat it?