Ally Carda - Bruin Pitcher, UCLA Softball
Ally’s career has been nothing short of a home run. In 2013,
Carda was named First Team NFCA All-Region and All-Pac-12 after posting a .339
batting average, 18 home runs and 50 runs batted in at the plate and a 23-10
record, a 2.30 earned run average and 217 strikeouts in 206 innings in the
circle. She has helped lead the team to a 17-1 start in this 2014 season,
including pitching a no-hitter for the first game of the season at the Oceanic
Time Warner Cable Paradise Classic in Hawaii. She also helped Team USA to the
2011 ISF Junior Women's World Championship gold medal in Cape Town, South
Africa.
1.) What is the impact of nutrition on your
performance?
Nutrition has made the biggest
impact on my recovery and the amount of energy I have in the day. I
notice that when I eat a lot of protein and good snacks throughout the day,
along with water, that I feel more awake and have more energy. That also has
helped me get through a long weekend of games.
2.) What is your favorite recovery food/drink?
My favorite recovery drink is
chocolate milk. My favorite recovery food is chicken or fish and
veggies. I usually eat this after practice.
3.) What is the biggest difference that you have
seen in your performance when you have made changes to your diet?
I have seen a difference in my
energy level and just the way I feel during the day. I don't feel bloated
or gross and am able to keep my energy up longer throughout a long day.
James Kaprelian - Bruin Pitcher, UCLA Baseball
On Feb 28th, Kaprielian
struck out a career-high 11 batters in eight outstanding innings, allowing only
one hit as well to earn his second straight win. Through his first three
collegiate starts, Kaprielian has posted a 0.90 ERA and struck out 27 batters
in 20 innings pitched. Kaprielian’s 11 strikeouts were the most by a UCLA
pitcher since Nick Vander Tuig struck out 11
batters against New Mexico on June 5, 2012.
1.) What is the impact of nutrition on your
performance?
The
impact nutrition has had on me has been huge. I ate healthy before but now
understanding about the foods I'm putting into my body and how they fuel me.
Having good nutrition helps me fuel my day.
2.) What is your favorite recovery food/drink?
After
a game or workout, I usually drink a protein shake and get a full meal. I enjoy
eating chicken and pasta making sure I get enough carbohydrates as well. Also,
I try to drink hydrate as much as possible. After a night game and waking up
for an early morning, I eat an omelet and potatoes or hash browns.
3.) What is the biggest difference that you have
seen in your performance when you have made changes to your diet?
From
the changes in my diet, I have noticed my recovery time has been much faster.
More soreness is less of a factor and my body feels ready and prepared for my
next start.
David Berg - Right Handed Pitcher, UCLA Baseball
Keep up the good work, Bruins!
Fueling Bruins,
Ema Thake, Team Dietitian
David Berg - Right Handed Pitcher, UCLA Baseball
David logged his 27th career save and his 108th career appearance. He has made 101 appearances in two
seasons at UCLA, already good for third-most in school history...owns the NCAA single-season
record for saves with 24...tied the NCAA record for most appearances in a
season with 51 in 2013...became the first reliever in conference history to win
Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year and was UCLA's first recipient of the NCBWA Stopper
of the Year Award, given out to the nation's top relief pitcher...is the only
pitcher in UCLA history to lead the conference in ERA in back-to-back
seasons...enters his junior year at UCLA with a 12-3 record and a 1.18 ERA in
152 innings pitched (all in relief)...is UCLA's all-time record holder for most
postseason appearances (17) and saves (6)...also holds the school record for
most career saves (25) and single-season saves (24)...has the second-lowest ERA
in UCLA postseason history with a 0.98 mark.
1.) What is the impact of nutrition on your
performance?
1) Nutrition is key to my performance on the field. Without
the proper fuel, my body feels weak and I am unable to perform to the best of
my abilities. When I don't eat properly before and during games, my body is noticeably
tired and un-explosive.
2.) What is your favorite recovery food/drink?
My favorite recovery drink is definitely body armor, because
it has tons of electrolytes, vitamins, and natural fruit juices that help my
get rehydrated and ready to go for my next workout or game. Favorite food would
be almonds because of the anti-inflammatory value they have to help me recover
3.) What is the biggest difference that you have
seen in your performance when you have made changes to your diet?
The biggest difference is really just how I feel. I feel
more awake and alert now that I have transitioned away from all that in n out
and chick-fil-a and my body recovers better after hard workouts and games. I
really do feel a difference day-to-day in terms of bouncing back and feeling
100% every time I pitch since I've changed my diet.
Keep up the good work, Bruins!
Fueling Bruins,
Ema Thake, Team Dietitian
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