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A great round of golf all begins with a good pre-round meal. What you eat is obviously dependent
upon what time of day your tee time is. If you tee off early in the morning, your pre-round meal
may be different than if you tee off in the afternoon. Generally speaking, you are looking to get
some good protein, complex carbohydrates, and fats in your meal. Personally I prefer an omelet
with peppers, onions, and a side of avocado. Eggs are a great source of protein to help with brain
activity and muscle function, while the complex carbohydrates from the peppers and onions and
good fat from avocado will help stabilize your glycemic index while on the course.
Moreover the timing of a meal is equally important but can still work with your personal preferences.
If you dislike having a meal in your stomach during a round of golf, I would recommend eating
closer to two hours before your tee time. On the contrary, if having food in your stomach doesn’t
bother you, you can finish your meal around one hour before a round.
Even on the course you should continue to think about nutrition. One thing I recommend is to
eat a small snack every four or five holes. By doing this, you are keeping your energy stored,
stabilizing your glycemic index, and giving your body fuel to swing with less risk of fatigue.
Some of my favorite snacks on
the course include: nuts, trail
mix, and beef jerky. The key to
having a snack on the course is
that it is nutritious and quick to
eat.
Remember, these foods are a
general suggestion for nutrition
prior to and during a round
of golf. Although this is the
recommended diet by most,
everyone responds differently
to foods and meal planning. If
this plan isn’t ideal, try playing
around with different foods and
timings to see what works best
for you.
If you have any further questions in regards to golf-specific physical therapy or golf specific
performance training, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or visit my website
www.theGolfDPT.com. Also please check out my instagram, where golf-specific exercises are
posted regularly! @thegolfdpt
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