PSC Sports Nutrition Unit

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰? ⚡🍚

Feeling irritable or moody after training may not just be emotions.

Sometimes, it means your body is running low on fuel.

Eating a proper meal or snack after exercise helps restore energy and support recovery.

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 #𝟓

𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲’𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 👂

If your recovery feels slow or your performance drops, it may not just be fatigue—it could be under-fueling.

Your body needs enough food to support training and recovery.

Pay attention to your body and give it the fuel it needs.

𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 🏀💧

The Sports Nutrition Unit recently held a virtual group discussion with the Wheelchair Basketball National Team, covering key topics in sports nutrition including sports nutrition principles, evidence-based weight loss strategies, and proper hydration practices to support training, recovery, and overall performance.

Empowering athletes with the right nutrition knowledge is an essential step toward peak performance—on and off the court.

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰? ⚡🍚

When you eat carbohydrates, your body stores them in your muscles as glycogen.

This stored energy becomes your body’s first fuel during training and exercise.

That’s why carbs are important for active people.

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 #𝟒

𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 🍽️

Your body needs more fuel on heavy training days. Eat more carbohydrates and protein to support your energy and recovery.

On rest days, you may slightly reduce portions but keep your meals balanced.

Fuel based on how hard you train.

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰? 🫒🏃‍♂️

Healthy oils like olive oil and canola oil provide steady energy for the body.

Including them in balanced meals may help support energy levels and heart health, especially during long training sessions.

Healthy fats are part of good sports nutrition.

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 #𝟑

𝐎𝐦𝐞𝐠𝐚-𝟑𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 🐟

Feeling sore after a tough workout is normal. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon and sardines, may help reduce inflammation and support recovery.

Healthy fats can help your body bounce back faster.

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰? 🥛💪

Milk naturally contains two types of protein: whey and casein.

Whey helps your muscles recover quickly after training, while casein helps repair muscles slowly overnight.

A simple drink that supports recovery.

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 #𝟐

𝐌𝐢𝐱 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 💪

Your muscles need protein to repair and grow after training. Try combining animal proteins like chicken, fish, or eggs with plant proteins like beans, tofu, or nuts for a balanced recovery meal.

Variety helps your body recover better.

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰? 🧠⚡

Your brain also needs fuel to function well. It mainly uses glucose from carbohydrates for energy.

Eating enough carbs before training helps both your muscles and your focus stay sharp.

Fuel your body and your mind.