Everton midfielder Michelle Hinnigan talks nutrition

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As one of the rising stars of football Michelle has represented England at Junior level and was part of the England under-19 side which won the European Championships. So what exactly does she eat on match days? And how does what she eat, affect how she plays? Read on to find out.

Do you as a team have any specialist nutrition advice?
As a team it is important to eat the right types of foods for the amount of training we do when we are in season. Stay away from fatty foods and takeaways as much as you can but allow yourself one day a week “cheat day”.

Are you strict with your diet?
When I am playing I like to eat the right foods that I know will help me with my performance. Psychologically if I eat rubbish I automatically think I’m going to have a bad game.

How do you eat on the day of a big match?
For a 2pm kick off on a Sunday I would have my pre match breakfast consisting of a coffee and some porridge at around 8am. At 10.30/11 I would have whole grain toast with beans on – I’ve eaten this since I was a child so it’s something of a pre-match superstition!

What is your favourite post match meal?
My favourite post match meal is fried chicken!

Do you like to cook?
I would love to say yes but I can’t cook for toffee! Living at home, mum and dad do all the cooking, although I have mastered a poached egg.

What is your favourite fruit or vegetable?
My favourite fruit is pineapple and my favourite vegetable at the moment has to be broccoli.

Do you use sports nutrition products?
At the moment I’m using some protein works chocolate flavoured protein for recovery and repair.

At the end of the season what is your favourite treat?
A holiday! But food wise I love a good Thai and there are loads of great restaurants in Liverpool!

this article is from the Sportsister digital magazine (out Jan 2015). Click here to see more

Danielle Sellwood, Sportsister
The Women’s Sports Magazine

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