On-Course Nutrition

 Resolutions:Back to Basics

1. Say No to Soda on the Golf Course-

Soda is loaded with sugar and calories and totally devoid of nutrients. The caffeine in soda can actually dehydrate you leading to headaches, lose of focus and fatigue. Try to drink water instead of soda during your round. Add a slice of lime or orange to your water. Companies are not offering flavor packets for water, just make sure they are all natural.

2. Eat More Fresh Foods on the Golf Course-

Packaged foods are loaded with calories, saturated fat and preservatives that can wreak havoc on your golf game.  Try to avoid the temptations on the snack/beverage cart by bringing your own snacks from home.  Fresh foods are more nutritious and contrary to what you think, are not hard to pack.  Use small plastic containers to pack fresh fruit, low-fat cheese and whole wheat crackers or tuna and chicken salad.  Gobites.com  has neat little packaged snacks that are easy to stash in your golf bag if you don’t have time to pack your own snack.

3. Walk Whenever You Can-

Even if you ride a golf cart, you can try to walk as much as possible on the golf course.  Walking helps boost your metabolism to help you burn more calories and help make your heart and bones stronger.

4. Avoid the 19th Hole Blues-

It is easy to chow down loads of calories after a round of golf.  If you have not eaten during your round, you will be over-hungry and over-eat after your round.  Avoid overeating by snacking throughout your round, so that you are not starving when you finish.  Drink a tall glass over water before your meal comes or order a small bowl of broth soup instead of eating chips or bread while you wait for your meal.

5. Play More Golf-

It is important to spend time outdoors in the fresh air. People who tend to stay inside, eat more than people who get outdoors on a daily basis.

Try an online golf fitness class

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