The Best Pre-Game Drink Period!

I always find myself thinking, the up and coming players these days have so many more advantages over the older generations. Thats saying a lot considering I grew up in the 90's and benefitted for the early days of the internet. With the wealth of knowledge available these days, young player's should have no excuse to not be informed on the best ways to get things done. With that said, for as many reliable resources that are out there, you can bet there are three times as many un-reliable resources. What does that mean? Do your research and choose your outlets wisely!

With research, as well as adding to the ever continuing stream of info, we have developed what I call The Best Pre-Game Drink Period! Taking in the right fuel before a game, practice or tournament can mean the difference between a Hall of Fame performance or a flop. At Hoop Prodigy, we always stress the importance of eating healthy options and loading up on foods that enhance performance and recovery. In today's world of fast food, convenient stores and vending machines, its easy to eat bad foods.

Eating healthy can be tedious and expensive. But you owe it to yourself to treat your body like a million dollar supercar. You would not put regular gas in a Bugatti right? Only premium high quality fuel. You should do the same for your body.

What is bad food? what should we try to avoid, especially before a high intense physical workout.

Candy, Soda, Energy Drinks (unless sugar free)
Chips, Pastries & Fast Foods
Processed foods, heavy with saturated fats and heavy salt.

These types of foods are not ideal for pre-game or post game. The energy you get from foods like this are often fleeting, with short boosts of energy followed by debilitating lulls. What you want is long term energy and power, for that second and third wind of energy and power!

The Best Pre-Game Drink Period is simple to make and affordable for everyone.

WHAT YOU NEED:

Blender
Whey Protein Powder: 1 scoop for at least 18-24 grams of protein Try Rootz Nutrition (Paleo or All-Natural Options)
Organic Local Honey
Filtered Water: 12 ounces
1 Serving of Berries: Blueberries, Strawberries and raspberries (Fresh or Frozen)
5.3 oz or 1 Serving Greek Yogurt: Look for High Protein, Organic Non-Fat all natural options: Brand options
1 Serving of raw nuts: Choose High Protein options: 16 Nut & seed options
1 Serving of Raw organic Spinach

*Use other whole fruits and vegetables if desired.

www.rootznutrtion.com

DIRECTIONS:

Combine your Protein powder, yogurt, honey, water, berries and spinach in your blender.
Crush your nuts with a mallet or hammer, or even smash them on the counter and put in the blender.
Blend everything together
Consume everything at least two to three hours before your game.

* Follow up with more water and hydrate.

When the season is long and the games are tough, you need a second and third wind. Eating right will help you be the best athlete possible and perform at levels you never thought attainable. Ask yourself what makes the greatest athletes different from others? Its the things they do off the court in preparation for the moment.