Whether you’re a top-tier CrossFitter or just your average everyday hobbyist, you’re probably aware that nutrition plays a big part in your ability not only to perform at your best come training and competition time but also to achieve real, measurable progress towards your goals, whatever they may be.
But what exactly should and shouldn’t you be eating if you want to put yourself in the best possible position to succeed in the world of CrossFit? To answer these questions, we’re going over everything you need to know about the CrossFit diet, from CrossFit HQ’s official take on nutrition to the ins and outs of customizing your diet to work best for you.
Is There an Official CrossFit Diet?
When it comes to your diet, CrossFit HQ recommends spending the first 4 weeks of your nutritional journey on the Zone diet in order to develop a sound understanding of your nutritional needs and establish a baseline from which to work from.
The Zone diet involves divvying up your macronutrients in a precise way, with 40% of your total daily calories coming from carbohydrates, 30% from protein, and 30% from healthy fats. Additionally, it also requires that each of your meals has a precise ratio of 0.75g of protein per 1g of carbohydrates.
