Why Manu Bhaker never skips her breakfast?

As per Manu Bhaker, skipping breakfast is never an option for a sportsperson. She considers breakfast as the fuel that fires the energy required for being physically active.

Manu Bhaker, a 22-year-old athlete, became the first Indian woman athlete to win two medals at a single Olympic event in 2024. She won her first bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol event and her second bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.

Is breakfast the Fitness Mantra of these Athletes? 

Not just Manu Bhaker, athletes like PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu and Saina Nehwal also give special importance to a healthy breakfast. 

Just like them, almost 50% of the sports participants are females and they follow a strict routine to keep up their fitness and stamina. Let us know what they prefer eating in breakfast and what not,

What foods do they prefer to eat mostly to maintain themselves?

These athletes prefer fruits, fruit juices, boiled vegetables, soup of all boiled vegetables, dry fruits and milk. If non-vegetarians, they also prefer boiled eggs or meat for breakfast.

They know it is not just about the fitness but also the stamina and overall health they need to focus on. They rely on certain  foods like fruit salads, green leafy vegetables, etc in their diet for their antioxidants and antiinflammatory benefits.    

Did you know that even mild dehydration can impair performance by up to 30%? That's why hydration is a top priority.

Athletes pay special attention to  hydration. They make sure they consume a lot of water, fruit juices, coconut water and energy drinks after frequent intervals to replace the fluids lost during exercise. 

In her autobiography, "Playing to Win," Saina Nehwal discusses how her coach instilled in her the importance of hydration for optimal performance.

Manu Bhaker states that “Recovery is the most crucial aspect of my fitness, so I place a lot of importance on sleep and diet,”

3 things they avoid in their diets?

1. Spicy foods
2. Oily and junk foods
3. Excess of Sugar and Ghee 

They assure that following a healthy diet alongwith the daily exercise routine keeps the athletic ability perfect. Follow the fitness mantra to keep yourself fit. Remember to never skip your breakfast starting today.

Source:- 

1.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3805623/ 

2. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2768276524005042 

3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8336541/