Top 5 played sports in Australia

For any intense contact sport, not only regular exercise is needed. Food intake works directly on making the most out of your training sessions and making sure the nutrients, protein and carbs are in best use for your physical performance. Eating clean is the first rule, and that is: avoid processed foods. Processed meat and chicken take a long time to be absorbed by our bodies and are full of harmful substances called free radicals, also found in cigarettes, tobacco, and formed by excessive sunlight exposure. It’s very difficult to be away from free radicals these days as eventually you will end up eating some fast food, eating some colorized candy and be near smokers, so keeping your diet rich in foods that protect you from these substances can make a huge difference.  

Fruits are generally great in providing antioxidants and important nutrients that boost performance, so avocado, bananas and blueberries are antioxidant rich fruits that give your disposition at the same time and the latters are easily processed by our body.

Açaí, a tropical superfruit from the Amazon rainforest, has been reaching an incredible popularity in Australia especially among swimmers and surfers as an energy booster and nutrient bomb. With nutrition levels far above most fruits, an Açaí shake before or after sports practice is a great way to fuel or refuel your energy reserve and has been adopted and recommended by athletes and nutritionists as exportation is increasingly growing.

Most of these sports demand a high calorie diet because of the intensity of the games, and carbohydrates must be eaten at the right time in order to avoid the sensation of fullness before practice. It’s important to remember that balance is paramount and you should always look for a nutritionist or a doctor and understand how your body works with the food you eat and what’s best for you and your sports practice.