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Nutrition Facts Athletic Trainer Paul Rupp talks about a healthy diet for an athlete Breakfast of Champions “You want a more complex carb,” Rupp said. “You want fiber to your breakfast. Oatmeal or cereals are good. There’s nothing wrong with eggs, bacon and sausage, once in a while.” Snack Time “Athletes should shoot for 5-7 meals a day,” Rupp said. “Consider everything you eat a meal. Just a sandwich and banana is a meal. Stay away from simple sugars” Stay hydrated “[Energy Drinks] are horrible. There not good for a growing heart and body,” Rupp said. “Chocolate milk is the best recovery drink.” what has he been eating? a look inside of the fridge of an athlete that uses a nutritionist to aid performance For dinner Jamie makes sure he’s eating carbs and proteins by eating chicken, pasta and steak. To drink Jamie has water and gatorade but tries to stay away from soda. For lunch Jamie eats a tuna sandwich and fruit such as an apple

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