Nutrition: You are what you eat
Proper nutrition not only has a noticeable effect on your sport performance but also can greatly affect your mood. Proper nutrition can have an improvement on your mental health as well as your overall brain function. Below is a breakdown of how each macronutrient group can boost your mental performance and your health.
Carbohydrates provide your brain with fuel to function.
Proteins help to regulate your thoughts and feelings.
Omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids, and other healthy fats are also an important energy source for your brain function. Nuts, seeds, fish, avocados, dairy and eggs all contain these nutrients.
An athlete’s plate
Got nutrition questions?
Talk to your team athletic trainer to get connected to a sports dietician.
Check out NYU Eats for some healthy foods offered on campus.
OTHER Resources
The NCAA Sports Science Institutes shares an abundance of resources on how often to eat, eating on the road, fueling during exercising and for recovery.