By Sarah Unke

Don't Forget Fats: Tennis players need to make sure that they get enough fat in their diets. The essential fats, like Omega 3s, contribute to hormones that act as anti-inflammatories in your body. “The right kinds of fat help you recover from workout,” says Lisa Dorfman, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D., a sports nutritionist who works with the tennis teams at the University of Miami. “It’s just about training and recovering.” To make sure you get the right fats, put avocado or mayo on your sandwich at lunch, eat fish for dinner twice a week, or have snacks of trial mix or walnuts.

Curb The Sugar: “Sugars are wonderful during play time,” Dorfman says. “Simple sugars from sports drinks or bars are an excellent way to get your energy up, but that’s the complete opposite of what’s recommended for your daily diet.”  To fuel up before going on court or just after you finish playing, have a smoothie, fruit pop, fruit juice, or power bar. The rest of the time, you should stick to whole-grain carbs, like whole-grain bread and pasta, to ensure that you get your necessary fiber.