"In his early days at Arsenal, Tony Adams ate far too much steak and chips and junk food. His performance only improved when he switched to a diet of fish, chicken, vegetables and fruit."

... "In his early days at Arsenal, Tony Adams ate far too much steak and chips and junk food. His performance only improved when he switched to a diet of fish, chicken, vegetables and fruit." The days when professional players tackled a steak before a game, in the misguided belief that it would aid strength and fitness, are long gone. Much attention is now devoted to ensuring athletes take in the right food and drink. Nowadays, getting it right can make the difference between winning and losing. Food is the body's fuel, providing the energy to allow muscles to work. Without food and drink the body cannot function. Without the right foods there is no energy. Without petrol, the car will stop. Poor quality fuel will leave the car working inefficiently. So, lack of food or poor quality food will cause footballers to under-perform. The Right Foods For Footballers In general, the body's energy

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