Fruits and vegetables are on the menu of footballers at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Football played at the highest level, as in this 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, is a demanding sport. The diet of footballers has become as important as their physical training.

 

Football has evolved a lot in recent years, the game has become faster and more demanding in terms of physical performance. With this development, the diets of footballers are now studied, evaluated and adapted to the needs of the players.

 

Here is an overview of the diets of 3 stars of this FIFA World Cup 2022:

 

.Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal): his diet is rich in protein (fish, chicken, veal, eggs), as well as vegetables and avocados, vegetable oils, seeds, rice. He usually eats 6 small meals a day, every 3 to 4 hours.

 

.Lionel Messi (Argentina): his diet is based on 5 key foods (water, olive oil, whole grains, fresh fruit and fresh vegetables) and includes a reduced consumption of meat. Usually his breakfast includes whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables, his dinner includes brown rice and tuna.

 

.Neymar (Brazil): his diet is very caloric, with a large proportion of carbohydrates (60%) ahead of proteins (30%) and lipids, vitamins and other nutrients (10%). It includes meat (chicken, turkey), eggs, fish, fresh fruits and vegetables, almonds, sunflower seeds and also peanut butter.

 

 

A player's position on the pitch is also an important factor in the nutritional intake needed: a midfielder covering an average of 11.27 km per game, an attacking player covering an average of 9.64 km per game.

source : firstpost.com