JohnM Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Hey-lo. Just wondering if anyone had any tips on meals and snack foods. Specifically for eating before a night out and seperately before doing excercise. I like to have enough energy for everything I do. I'm a fit young lad and I was wondering what people suggest to eat before sports, in particular playing a game of football so that its long sustained energy for the game. I'm thinking mostly carbs for this? I'm not sure. Same would go for nights out, I tend to go out for about 5/6 hours and so need a decent meal to sustain me and keep me active. I do a good lot of dancing when I'm out! Any tips appreciated. Oh and I'm quite a picky eater, but its more that I haven't tried alot of foods rather than dislking them so I'm up for a trial Link to post Share on other sites
sb129 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 For sustained energy you need foods that release energy constantly over a longer time rather than things that give you a quick hit. Wholegrain foods, brown rice, and protein rich food like chicken and eggs do this. As for going out before drinking, something substantial is always advisable, because it slows down the speed at which your body processes alcohol. I could write pages and pages on this, why don't you look it up online or buy a sports nutrition book? Link to post Share on other sites
Author JohnM Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 I only wanted some short suggestions on foods to intake I don't need to know loads just some minor suggestions to try out. As to nights out I should add that I don't drink alcohol at all so thats not so much of an issue. Link to post Share on other sites
directx Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 What about hummus? Link to post Share on other sites
JackJack Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Some more energy foods/snacks to add are ; *bananas *raisins *yogurt *pretzels *cheese *whole wheat bagels *grapes *peanut butter *fish (tuna, salmon) *carrots *brocolli *apples *almonds *granola Link to post Share on other sites
Author JohnM Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 Ooh, Alot of those are some of my favourite foods, I've been having lots of yoghurts the past month. Pretsels and bagels sound interesting. I have somewhat of an love affair with peanut butter it must be said, can't get enough Link to post Share on other sites
directx Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Pretzels make the list? Wouldn't bagels as well (they aren't much different) Link to post Share on other sites
Author JohnM Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 They're on the list are they not? Link to post Share on other sites
directx Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 They're on the list are they not? I question it! And disagree! But I have no proof otherwise! Link to post Share on other sites
JackJack Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I question it! And disagree! But I have no proof otherwise! Yes I put bagels on the list Link to post Share on other sites
sb129 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Some more energy foods/snacks to add are ; *bananas *raisins *yogurt *pretzels *cheese *whole wheat bagels *grapes *peanut butter *fish (tuna, salmon) *carrots *brocolli *apples *almonds *granola Oh, great list. I would like to add that one of my favourite healthy snacks is ryvita crackers with cottage cheese, tomatoes and sweet thai chilli sauce on top. YUM! Link to post Share on other sites
JackJack Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Oh, great list. I would like to add that one of my favourite healthy snacks is ryvita crackers with cottage cheese, tomatoes and sweet thai chilli sauce on top. YUM! That sounds pretty good. Might try that. Is that thai chilli sauce hot? Link to post Share on other sites
Author JohnM Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 With chilis I would imagine so. Or its that kind of mild red thai sauce. Link to post Share on other sites
directx Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Can we put fudge on the list? Link to post Share on other sites
sb129 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 That sounds pretty good. Might try that. Is that thai chilli sauce hot? Its not that hot. Its more sweet and tasty than hot. Its deeeeeelicious. Link to post Share on other sites
uniqueone Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Some more energy foods/snacks to add are ; *bananas *raisins *yogurt *pretzels *cheese *whole wheat bagels *grapes *peanut butter *fish (tuna, salmon) *carrots *brocolli *apples *almonds *granola John, it sounds like you're a thin young guy with a fast metabolism so you probably don't have to worry about this, but I just wanted to add that: granola is high in sugar (and calories) cheese....pick the low fat types, otherwise you're getting too much fat almonds.....more than a handful and you're packing on the calories. Also John, do you want to build muscle or just sustain energy? If you want to build muscle, I'd like to add one more: eggs (or egg whites) Link to post Share on other sites
PandorasBox Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Also, its about portion/quanity as well. However, I'm not one to count my almonds for example. If I have a few more than a handful, its really no big deal to me. I really doubt I'll gain 5 pounds or so, with one or two almonds over a handful. The same with granola, eating in moderation is good with anything. Link to post Share on other sites
uniqueone Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Also, its about portion/quanity as well. However, I'm not one to count my almonds for example. If I have a few more than a handful, its really no big deal to me. I really doubt I'll gain 5 pounds or so, with one or two almonds over a handful. The same with granola, eating in moderation is good with anything. ok...let's see if you say that in 20 years....lol j/k....good advice. I was just making a joke about the fact that when you get older, 2 almonds over a handful DOES make you gain 5 lbs! Link to post Share on other sites
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