Softball Coaching Tips – Softball Nutrition Myths Revealed

 by: Marc-Olivier Dagenais

It takes a real nutritionist, or somebody with a degree in this field to really tell you what's good for you when it comes to what you eat.

Sure, there are a lot of them who publish books every year on how you can live a fitter and healthier life by following their advice on nutrition. Many of them provide you with sound advice, although there are still those who continue to perpetuate nutrition myths that may prove harmful to you.

That's why I'm revealing to you these myths in this article so you can save yourself from the frustration and the possible danger that these myths can bring you.

Let's begin.

Myth 1 – Nutrition isn't important in softball

When you compare softball with other sports such as football and basketball, you'll probably notice that softball isn't as intense as the other sports I've mentioned. Because of this, some players and coaches think that nutrition wouldn't be much of a factor when you're playing softball.

Quite the contrary. Just like other sports, you still have to spend more than the usual amount of energy in order to play this game compared to normal activities such as sitting down or walking. That's why you need to have enough fuel to last you throughout the game.

And since softball involves a lot of time practicing, the food that you eat will also help you recover much quickly and help keep you from getting injured easily.

Myth 2 – Eating fatty foods won't affect you

When you're in a game, you can be sure that classic foods such as hotdogs and burgers will always be available in nearby stalls.

That's why it's easy to forget about your health and consume these foods before or after the game. Although I still wouldn't recommend you to eat fatty and greasy foods after a game, the more that I wouldn't recommend you do it before you play ball.

Why? Although fats can be a source of fuel for your body, they are difficult to digest and difficult to burn. That's why you'll notice that you're performance will be severely diminished if you eat fatty foods just before the game.

Myth 3 – You can improve your performance by taking supplements

This statement is pretty tricky because indeed, you can improve your performance by taking supplements. But keep in mind that they're only designed to supplement the nutrients that you're supposed to be taking in from the foods that you eat. Therefore, they're not substitutes to eating healthy.

That said, always remember to eat the right type and the right amount of foods. That helps boost your performance better than simply relying on supplements alone.

I'm pretty sure you've heard of all of these nutrition myths before. Now that I've helped you uncover them, I hope that you'll finally be able to take your path towards a healthier life. And that's what you need, not only because you're playing softball, but because you need to it to live a more fulfilling life with your family.