Gabriele Steindl: Professional Kitesurfer & Freelance Writer - Action, Lifestyle & Travels

Energy food for the water

When engaging in water sports I am quite sensitive with the food that I have in my stomache. What’s the best food? What will keep energy levels up for the longest time with the least chance of ‘revolting’ (pain, acid regurgation etc.)?

Me too, Ruth, I’m highly considerate as to what food I’m consuming whilst working out whether it’s on or off the water.   To fill up the body’s energy storage for an exciting day on the water, I strive to eat small, light energizers several times per day.   Obviously carbohydrates constitute as primary fuel for athletes, however, the importance of protein and fat must  n o t  be neglected!
Me personally, I avoid highly acidic or processed food and usually stick to simple stuff like bananas, rice, potatoes, tuna, turkey or chicken sandwich (in my case:  I never eat white bread as it causes me feeling bloated), cereal and milk, yogurt, nuts… stuff like that.

Everyone is different, so get to know what works best for you.

Something I would like to make you aware here:   The good news is that eating to reach your peak performance level likely doesn’t require supplements.  It’s all about working the right foods into your fitness plan in the right amounts at the right time.  Only your wallet knows it’s a ‘power bar’ and not a banana and some cereal, once you gulped it !!  Have fun, Gabi

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