The overwhelming temptation to wolf down a fry up on the morning of a match, a Twix afterwards to ‘refuel’ and a burger later on in the pub can be the downfall of many an amateur footballer’s fitness levels.
But the fact is that convenience is no excuse for not eating a little better: as nutritionist Ben Comber explains, a healthier – and just as delicious option – can be knocked together extremely quickly.
His choice is a chicken wrap – a nutritious and guilt-free way to refill after a game or training. Step away from the bacon!
Nutritional information provided by performance nutritionist Ben Coomber. For more visit www.bodytypenutrition.co.uk or www.bencoomber.com Follow Ben on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
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