Best Diet Plan for Taekwondo

Good nutrition is important for taekwondo training as it’s provide energy to our body.

We need Strength, Flexibility, Focused Mind to be better in Taekwondo as well as good health and proper growth. So it is important what quality and quantity we intake.

The following food will help you to take your daily nutrition for becoming better athlete

Carbohydrates:  It is basic source of energy as it includes necessary nutrients like fiber, starch and sugar that makes glucose(blood sugar).

Carbohydrates are found in many foods like whole grains, dairy products, fruits and beverages

Wheat, Rice, Brown Rice, Brown Bread, Oatmeal, Banana

Protein: Proteins are one of the building blocks of body tissue so it is important to take enough protein in overall health. If you are an athlete than it is important to take more protein than normal working person.

Protein sources include both plant based and animal based sources.

Plant based protein sources: Soyabean products, Beans, Lentils, Seitan, whole grains, nuts etc.

Dairy Based sources: Milk, Paneer, peanut butter etc

Animal based protein sources: Eggs, Chicken, Fish, Meat, other animal based products etc.

Vitamins and Minerals: Many foods have vitamins and minerals like vegetables, fruits, dairy products, whole grains, nuts etc.

Some important tips of diet for training taekwondo

Before training: one can eat oatmeal/juice before one hour or banana before 5-10 minutes of start training.

After Training Food: you can take food after 1 to 2 hours after training finished, one should include food rich in protein, vitamins & minerals and average carbohydrates (Evening Training). Food should contain high protein, high carbohydrates and vitamins (Morning Training).

Keep Hydrated Yourself: water, juice, coconut water