FACT: Though you as an injured player(s) are not participating in games and practices, your body still needs enough calories to provide energy for the body to heal. You should get adequate calories and protein to support muscle growth and recovery without causing lost or gain of weight. To do this, it may be beneficial for you to slightly reduce your carbohydrate and fat intake to lessen calories. However, high-quality carbohydrate and healthy fats should not be eliminated from your diet.
FACT: Consuming excessive amounts of protein during recovery is unnecessary. For some injuries, it's natural for muscle atrophy to occur at the site of the injury because of non-use. As you begin rehab exercises, consuming adequate amounts of protein will help rebuild muscle. It's a good starting point for young, healthy males to consume about 0.55g of protein per pound of body weight throughout each day to facilitate muscle growth.
FACT: There's no evidence that consuming a high volume of vitamins and minerals will speed recovery time. However, meeting nutritional recommendations for vitamins and minerals in injured athletes' diet may help support the healing and rehabilitation process. Vitamins and minerals are found naturally in colorful fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy, starches and meats. There is also some indication that omega-3 fatty acids may help support the recovery process. However, research at this point is not conclusive to make recommendations.
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