If you hate eating carbs before your game, try this instead.

6 Oct 2025 · 0 min
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Athletes need 50-60 grams of carbs before a game. If eating feels heavy, drink 68 grams of carbs instead, about 1.5-2 hours before you play. It refills muscle glycogen and gives you the energy to perform.

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