Spanish team nutritionist: Many players like to eat breakfast as a main meal.

According to Diario Sport, more than a week after the Spanish men's national football team won the World Cup, the team's behind-the-scenes staff have also come under scrutiny.

"They provided us with everything to prepare us in top condition," Borja Iglesias said from the celebration platform in Plaza de Cibeles. One of the key members of the team is Tuscan Vial, the sports nutritionist for the Spanish national team and Athletic Bilbao.

The founder and CEO of The Health Company simultaneously advances her own health and wellness program and serves high-level football. She oversees personalized nutrition programs for the players of this world champion team.

In an interview with Europa Press Salud Infosalus, the nutrition director explained the key nutritional factors that accompanied the Spanish World Cup champions. She said that diet, like nighttime rest, is one of the most important foundations.

Vial stated that planning is crucial during the World Cup: "It's not just about telling players what to eat or not to eat, but about arranging everything and making sure every step is in order." Before the matches, she emphasized that two nutrients are essential.

First, carbohydrates, "they're the food that provides the most energy." Second, protein, which helps protect muscles and prevents players from overexerting themselves during matches. As for fat and fiber, she suggests reducing them appropriately because "these nutrients aren't ideal before a match."

The nutrition expert pointed out that many Spanish players prefer to eat breakfast as a main meal: "Some players will eat the same thing as lunch, such as chicken and rice, even at 8 a.m.; others will choose toast, scrambled eggs and dates for breakfast. The key is to choose foods that the players like to eat, and also foods that are useful before the game."

In response, the nutritionist emphasized that food should not be too heavy and must be easily digestible. This is why Tuscany-Viaal places great importance on the "timing of nutrition" to ensure players absorb the necessary nutrients. "As the match approaches, you can add some snacks, such as dates, bananas, or even sports supplements," she concluded.