Poor chicken!
Look.
Yesterday on my Instagram account I posted this video:
As you’ll see, I give a couple of alternatives to the classic chicken breast.
In both cases, we’re talking about more than just protein.
We’re talking about nutrients that actually help your body perform on the field — and prevent that lovely energy crash right before you’re about to finish a play.
Now.
It’s possible that, for whatever reason, you can’t eat some of those foods.
Preferences.
Beliefs.
Availability.
I don’t know your situation.
But whenever I work with a player, I make sure he understands this:
The best source of “supplements” is real food.
Only when food alone doesn’t cover your requirements does supplementation make sense.
For example, if your context makes you think your omega-3 and omega-6 intake is out of balance.
Or if, because of where you live, you’re likely low in vitamin D.
That’s when supplementing can be smart.
If you want to know what, how, and which sources are actually worth your money:
¡Vamos!