According to Sport, more than a week after the Spanish men's national football team won the World Cup, the staff behind the team are also receiving attention.
Borja Iglesias stated on the celebration stage at Plaza de Cibeles: "They provided us with everything so we could prepare in the best possible condition." One of the important members of the team is Toscana-Villar, the sports nutritionist for the Spanish national team and Athletic Bilbao.
The founder and CEO of The Health Company promotes her own health and wellness projects while serving high-level football. She is responsible for supervising personalized nutrition plans for the players of this world champion team.
In an interview with Europa Press Salud Infosalus, the head of nutrition explained the key nutritional aspects that accompanied Spain's World Cup champions. She said that diet, like nocturnal rest, is one of the most important foundations.
Villar stated that planning was crucial during the World Cup: "It's not just about telling players what to eat or not to eat, but about arranging everything so that every link is well-organized." Before the match, she emphasized that two nutrients are indispensable.
First are carbohydrates, "which provide the most energy." Second is protein, which helps protect muscles and prevent players from over-exerting themselves during the game. As for fats and fibers, she recommended a moderate reduction, as "these nutrients are not very suitable before a match."
The nutrition expert pointed out that many players in the Spanish team prefer to eat a main meal for breakfast: "Some players, even at 8 am, will eat the same things as lunch, such as chicken and rice; while others will choose toast, scrambled eggs, and dates for breakfast. The key is to choose foods that the players like and also foods that are useful before the match."
In this regard, the nutritionist emphasized that food should not be too heavy and must be easily digestible. For this reason, Toscana-Villar places great importance on "nutritional timing" to ensure players absorb the necessary nutrients. "Closer to the match, some snacks can be added, such as dates, bananas, or even sports supplements," she concluded.
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