Back to nutrition hubUpdated September 18, 2025
Refuel Protocol: LUNCH

Pro Rice Bowl

Fuel that actually translates to speed, legs, and third-period brain. This plan is high-carb, moderate protein, low fat/fiber—plus sodium and fluids—so you skate hard, recover between shifts, and don’t blow up early. Eat it 3–4 hours before puck drop, top up 60–90 minutes out, and roll.

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CategoryGame Day
Recipe_CodePRO_RICE_BOWL
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Recipe

  • 2.5 cups cooked jasmine rice (~120–130 g carbs)
  • 150 g grilled chicken breast (~35 g protein)
  • 1 cup cooked zucchini or peeled cucumber (low fiber)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (14 g fat)
  • 1–2 tbsp low-fat teriyaki or soy-based sauce + a pinch of salt (add ~400–600 mg sodium)
  • 1 banana on the side (~27 g carbs)
  • 8–12 oz (240–360 ml) low-fat yogurt with 2 tbsp honey (~35–40 g carbs, ~8–10 g protein)

Totals: ~190–220 g carbs, ~40–45 g protein, ~18–22 g fat, low fiber. Add salt to taste; don’t be shy.

Drink:

  • 500 ml water right with the meal
  • 500–700 ml electrolyte drink between finishing the meal and 60 min pre-game (aim total sodium ~600–1,000 mg)

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Pro Rice Bowl - Elite Hockey HQ