| When it comes to golf, the average golfer tends | | | | Protein * Supplements * Carbohydrates * Foods |
| to see it as a relaxed, laid back type of sport. | | | | very low in fat |
| Playing a few rounds of golf sounds like a chance | | | | Often when we think we are hungry it is actually |
| to have an afternoon off, living the good life and | | | | dehydration and what we really need is water. So |
| bonding with your friends. However, for those | | | | by drinking plenty of it you should not feel as |
| people who take their game a little more | | | | hungry and therefore you will not overeat. |
| seriously, they know all too well that there is | | | | Another benefit to drinking water is that it will |
| more to golf than most people think. | | | | keep your body hydrated throughout your game. |
| In order to play a good game of golf, you need | | | | If you start to become dehydrated then you will |
| to ensure that you are fit and healthy. This | | | | not be able to concentrate as well as you should. |
| means you should be taking part in regular | | | | So drinking plenty of water is a must for a |
| exercise and eating a healthy diet. It is impossible | | | | healthy diet. |
| to be at your best if you eat a diet of junk food. | | | | Foods containing carbohydrates and protein are |
| Healthy nutrition is something which many people | | | | also really good to keep the energy levels up. |
| do not associate with golf and that is why there | | | | Foods such as pasta, chicken and fish are all |
| are so many amateur golfers out there who are | | | | excellent for a golfer's diet. Carbohydrates will |
| not playing as well as they could be. | | | | release energy slowly which is what you need |
| Why Healthy Nutrition Makes a Difference | | | | when you are playing golf. However, it is also |
| The body needs a good diet and regular exercise | | | | important that you do not eat a heavy meal |
| in order to stay healthy. It is common sense and | | | | before you go out on the course. Eat something |
| it is a fact which has been pushed onto us for the | | | | light before you play. |
| past few years. If you are an athlete it is even | | | | A good diet is important for all golfers. It helps to |
| more important to keep the body strong and | | | | keep you active and to keep your concentration |
| healthy as you will be pushing it a lot further than | | | | level up at the same time. If you find you need a |
| the average person would. A good diet will enable | | | | few snacks then try some fruit. Fruit will release |
| you to play a better round of golf. So what | | | | energy slowly and is ideal for any golfer. If you |
| exactly is a healthy diet? | | | | eat well your game is sure to get better so just |
| Ideally, a good healthy, nutritious diet will include: | | | | stay away from fatty foods and eat a little |
| * Water * Snacks such as nuts and dried fruit * | | | | healthier whenever possible. |