Galway senior football team nutritionist Niamh Mallon doubles up as a camogie player for the county
One of the GAA ’s top nutritionists has revealed the biggest no-no when it comes to preparation and recovery in sport.
Nutrition does not have a one-for-all solution, as each individual has different needs and reactions. Undereating can have some nasty consequences, with studies showing that it can lead to problems such as low energy levels, an increased risk of injury or illness, and poor sleep quality.There is no danger of the Galway players underfueling under the expert eye of Mallon, a graduate from University of Ulster in Jordanstown, where she completed a sports science undergrad and then a masters in sports and exercise nutrition.“I think it is hugely important in terms of performance.
“Nutrition has a huge role to play in that. There has definitely been a positive improvement around the health and nutrition of society here in Ireland.”“There is definitely a lot more awareness of it, not just in sport but in society itself,” he told Fitter Happier. For Conroy , the focus on nutrition has increased several-fold since his introduction to the game in 2008.“Definitely in GAA things have become a lot more professional, in terms of the right foods you are putting into your body at the right times.
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