Roger Clarke is a passionate sportsman who currently works as a tennis instructor in the Chicago suburbs. Aiming to inspire younger people around Chicago to become athletes, Roger Clarke has helped bring tennis to local schools and also delivered a speech on getting proper exercise and eating the right food.
Eating healthy is important in order to gain the physical capacity to play tennis. Players require complex carbohydrates before and after a match. Complex carbohydrates provide the body with enough energy to last through the day, so dieticians recommend eating foods like wheat, oatmeal, and fruits that are low in calories.
Before a match, players are encouraged to consume only a moderate amount of protein, which is found in milk, egg whites, and yogurt. Large amounts of protein can be consumed after a match due to its refueling properties that help the body recover lost energy.
Dieticians recommend that players do not eat meals with high sugar content to avoid energy crashes while playing. Too much sugar releases insulin from the pancreas, resulting in sleepiness and the inability to focus.
