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YOUR GOLF DIET EATING FOR ENERGY. Golf is not a short game to play, on some courses at weekends it can take over 4.5 hours to get back to the club house, this means that the majority of us will miss at least 1 or maybe even 2 meals. We are always being reminded to stay hydrated out on the course but eating correctly not only keeps the hunger away during your round but it helps to keep concentration levels up too. Try packing your bag with these slow energy releasing foods to help you key your game sharp. OATS Oats are one of nature’s super foods. They’re low on the Glycaemic Index (GI) scale, which means they don’t cause a rapid sugar high and then a dip that makes you feel tired, plus healthy amounts of protein and fibre. Like other wholegrains they contain high levels of B vitamins, magnesium, selenium and iron - all important for energy production BANANAS Bananas are power snacks for guys on the go. Pre-wrapped by Mother Nature and ready to unzip, they’re packed with natural sugars and starches, providing a mixture of instant and slow release energy. They’re also a great source of potassium, which helps keep