Minigoals Football Academy

NUTRITION

FOR YOUNG ATHLETES

Our resident nutritionist, Nicoleta Papadopoulou visits the children during their training sessions to reinforce the importance of healthy eating for young athletes. We hold various seminars throughout the year for parents and for children.

TRY OUR NEW ENERGY BARS, ENERGY GELS AND VITAMINS which you can purchase from Xenia’s office

Energy Oatsnacks

Energy Oatsnacks are very popular during challenging training sessions, conditions of increased energy requirement for young athletes and the nutrition conscious. Available in 4 different flavors.

Oats contain complex carbohydrates; they are easily digestible, provide long-lasting energy and increase performance. Oats provide high-quality protein with the most important amino acids (components for cell renewal) for physical and mental first- rate performance.

Compared to any other kinds of cereals, oats contain substantially higher portions of vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Oats strengthen body’s own defences through its important nutrients.

Oats are rich in magnesium, a mineral that the body needs for the energy and muscle metabolism as well as for the nervous system.

Energy oatsnack is a handmade natural product. Moist oatmeal is used as a main ingredient and depending on the flavor delicious ingredients like cherries, berries, nuts, coconut flakes or yoghurt are added.

Oatmeal is a natural food source offering ideal nutrient values, it contains plenty of minerals, especially iron, manganese and calcium, vitamin E as well as B complex vitamins.

Energy gels

Energy gel consists of a form of concentrated carbohydrates. This is designed to provide the body with instant energy during intense physical training. Not for under 10s.

Available in 3 different flavours: strawberry, passionfruit & raspberry, citrus fruits.

Viabol Tablets

Viabol tablets are vitamins distinguished by good quality ingredients the chewable tablets are specifically developed for children and youths.

As the body grows it needs a complex range of high quality vital nutrients, only a body that receives these nutrients can perform well in children’s daily challenges. Viabol tablets also help to provide the body with the energy it needs for any sport, prevents fatigue and strengthens the immune system.

They contain:

  • 450mg mountain blossom pollen extract (cracked)
  • 400mg royal jelly
  • Sea buckthorn fruit powder & propolis
  • Elderberry fruit powder
  • Vitamin complex

Click here to view the Nutrition leaflet in PDF Format

Nicoleta Papadopoulou MS,RD,CDN
Clinical Dietitian-Nutritionist
Member ADA (USA), CyDA
Tel: +357 22 35 80 08
Mob: +357 99 45 86 17
Fax: +357 22 49 65 77