What footballers eat and drink is not only important on match day, but all season long. Players try to eat the healthiest foods to keep their fitness up and performance levels high. In this After School Club, we’ll show you how easy it is to make a healthy snack at home. Just throwing some fruit and veg into a blender can have amazing results! Here are some easy smoothie recipes that everyone at Football School loves. Fruity fun!
Smoothie 1: Ben’s Banana Bonanza
Bananas are packed with nutrients that are brilliant for your body: potassium, which is good for your heart, carbohydrates to give you energy and fibre to improve your digestion. The nuts contain protein which builds cells and muscles in your body.
Ingredients: 1 banana, a handful of walnuts, 2 cups milk, 1 tbsp honey
Could also add: Peanut butter, pineapple, cocoa powder, blueberries, ginger
GOOD FOR: Boosting energy before training TASTE SENSATION: 1/3
Smoothie 2: Spike’s C-Blaster
This refreshing smoothie made from fruits high in Vitamin C will protect your body in winter and help you recover after training. Vitamin C boosts our immune system and helps us fight off colds and other illnesses. You don’t want to have the sniffles when you’re through on goal with just the keeper to beat!
Ingredients: 1 grapefruit (peeled), 1 cup pineapple chunks, 1 cup strawberries, ½ cup yoghurt
Could also add: mango, orange, kiwi, raspberries, kale
GOOD FOR: Recovery after training and fighting off illness TASTE SENSATION: 2/3
Smoothie 3: Alex’s ’Ave-A-Go Avocado
Some scientists claim that certain fruits, such as blueberries and avocados, are really good for the brain. They’re certainly delicious, whatever effect they have. Alex loves both blueberries and avocados so maybe that’s why he’s good at maths!
Ingredients: ½ avocado (peeled), 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup yoghurt, ½ cup milk, juice from ½ lime
Could also add: blackcurrant, apple, beetroot, lemon
GOOD FOR: Overall wellbeing TASTE SENSATION: 3/3
FOOD NOTE! Always ask an adult to help you chop the fruit and use a blender. If you are diabetic or have food allergies ask an adult first.