Brett Shweky // Staff Writer
The transition from high school to college for athletes can be challenging for some, especially if diet adjustments need to be made to perform at the collegiate level.
Athletes are insisted to eat every three to four hours, according to Stack.com, a nutritional website for college baseball players. Eating three meals alongside two or three snacks daily helps athletes gain lean tissues, maintain energy levels and recover at an appropriate time.
Freshman 3B Javier Valdes said the longer practices require players to consume a higher level of calories to help maintain energy.
“I’ve been trying to intake more protein,” said Valdes. “The days are definitely longer, and my body gets drained faster. So the extra protein helps the muscles get going again.”
Hydration is crucial for college athletes, according to Stack.com. Being hydrated allows players to properly burn fat, helps build lean levels and also increases energy levels.
Freshman 3B Javier Valdes said that staying consistently hydrated is key for new student-athletes.
“Since the practices are longer, I need to stay hydrated more efficiently throughout the day,” said the third baseman.
Student-athletes should often start their day with 10 to 32 fluid ounces since our bodies lose key fluids while sleeping. According to Stack.com, one should divide their body weight in half and drink that many fluid ounces a day.
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