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The ‘Caps diet plan: How to fuel up like a soccer player

We’ve all seen Michael Phelps’ monstrous 12,000-calorie diet.

Not all athletes ingest six times an average man’s daily calorie intake, however.

For Whitecaps FC players, it’s all about “matching their plates with their training.”

We sat down with club nutritionist Dana Lis, who gave us a rundown on the diet plan of a professional soccer player.

Wanna eat like the ‘Caps? Get with the program below.

But first, coffee
Like the rest of us, the ‘Caps may need a jolt first thing in the morning. For the team’s coffee-drinkers, caffeine is “a tried and tested ergogenic aid,” that can be a necessary morning pick-me-up or used strategically in games.