Eat like an athlete - Demi Stokes's diet
Part of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic GB squad, England international and Manchester City defender Demi Stokes shares her treat meal and favourite Good Food recipes
England international and Manchester City defender, Demi Stokes represented team GB as part of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic GB squad. Outside of football, Demi spends her time cooking, watching boxing and bringing up her son Harlen with fiancée, Katie.
Next, read what to eat and drink when training for a marathon and what to eat before a run. We also have information on what to eat on heavy training days and rest and easy training days.
Demi Stokes's diet
What are your go-to energy-boosting snacks?
Bananas, yogurt, fruit, nuts and raisins.
How do you keep your diet varied when you have to follow such a strict training regimen?
Having a varied diet is important so you don’t get bored. I always try to make everything myself, so even if it means I’m craving a curry, I'll make one, rather than get a takeaway.
What do you eat on your days off?
Days off look a bit different because I’m not training, so I will tailor my meals to higher protein, less carbohydrates.
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What would your top diet and exercise advice be for amateur athletes?
Try to understand and learn about your body, and find out what you need.
Do you have any advice for getting more protein into your diet?
I would always say try and get it from a food source, and if you need extra, you can add in protein shakes.
Apart from your speciality, what’s your favourite sport/exercise?
I love boxing training and I enjoy watching it, too. I like it because it’s such a lone sport and you have to be so disciplined as it’s only you in the ring.
What’s your favourite recipe on goodfood.com?
I love the BBQ section, as it’s starting to become hotter and sunnier. I like seeing what different things I can make in my smoker.
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