We often see the presence of bananas and oranges in the dressing rooms of players, but we do not know the reason and the secret of this. Therapeutic nutritionist, Shaimaa Al-Harbi, says: Bananas and oranges are fruits that are very popular among individuals, especially bananas, as they are most of the year with the same delicious taste and acceptable price, in addition to the presence of the crust that protects them and makes it easy to peel at the same time, as it is considered a healthy meal that is easy to transport. .
And she continued: We notice a lot of interest in sports clubs and athletes in providing and eating bananas, as it is an ideal meal in terms of weight and high calories, so it provides the body with immediate energy without fats or salts, and it is considered a source of potassium, which plays an important role in preventing muscle spasm during and after exercise and promotes fluid balance in the body. The body and blood pressure regulation, in addition to vitamins C and B6.
She added: Bananas are a fruit rich in sugar, as the size of a large banana is equivalent to two servings of carbohydrates, so diabetics should take a banana as a snack after or about three hours before the main meals.
Regarding the importance of having oranges in the players' dressing rooms, she said:
Oranges are a rich source of vitamin C, which supports a healthy immune system and reduces cell oxidation, and most of the weight of oranges comes from water, which helps to replace fluids lost by the player during exercise by sweating, and vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron from plant foods, which increases its importance for females Because they are more susceptible to iron deficiency anemia.
The clinical nutritionist, Shaimaa Al-Harbi, confirmed at the end of her speech that fruits are important at all times, and their importance increases more with the increase in physical activity, because they contain vitamins and important elements for the body that make it in a state of vitality and activity.
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