Food during the game

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I like having trail mx, or
nuts, maybe popcorn and a beverage cause those things all make you thirsty.
 
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I don't play for long periods and I'm not used to eating during games, I even lose my appetite while playing and I can't even go to the bathroom, I don't know, but I think it takes away my focus lol
 
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I usually eat whatever I have on hand at the time. I don't have a preference. Popcorn, regular dinner, juice, sandwiches, cookies, fruit, bread, nuts—anything really. But if I'm playing for a long time, I always eat something. I just have to be careful with the amount, because depending on the food, it can make me sleepy and interfere with my game...
I actually really like drinking coffee while I'm playing, just to stay alert.
 
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I would rather focus on the games at hand then be distracted by eating much food at the tables. Typically music and drinks but not much eating.
 
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I eat whatever is readily available and easy to consume. Usually during a game, this means cookies, snacks, coffee, tea, and sometimes fruit and sandwiches.
 
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fruit, chocolate, grostoli, but what's really not missing is coffee.
 
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will interfere with the search for optimal solutions
 
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The best food while playing online poker should balance energy, focus, and convenience — you want something that fuels your brain without making you sluggish or messy at the keyboard. Light, protein-rich snacks like nuts, seeds, cheese sticks, or Greek yogurt are great because they stabilize blood sugar and help concentration. Fruit (like apple slices, berries, or banana) provides quick natural energy without a crash, and vegetable sticks with hummus are healthy, crunchy, and non-greasy. If you need something more filling, a lean protein wrap or small bowl of rice with chicken and veggies is much better than heavy fast food that can make you tired. Avoid greasy chips, sweets, or soda — they cause distraction and energy dips. Hydration is key too: stick to water, green tea, or coffee in moderation for alertness.
 
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Eating during an online poker game is normal when you're hungry. If your body is satisfied and your mind is at peace, playing poker is more appropriate. Playing hungry can disrupt your concentration. During the game, your only concern should be the moves that develop throughout the game. Being well-fed is also part of good preparation for success during a poker game.
 
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Snacks and nibbles are good at a poker game, but have you tried roast penguin while on the felts? Certainly feels like it gives me an edge, regardless of the taste! 😐🐧
 
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I eat while playing, I would say that most of the time I play something like lunch or a snack, French fries, I would say that it helps me to control a little the stress that poker can generate.
 
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Sometimes it's dried fruit or good chocolate. Essentially pies made in the form of convenient buns, usually filled with minced meat, cheese, mushrooms or other vegetables. Delicious and very filling.
 
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I literally just read a thread that discussed an unusual place to play poker. This gave me the idea, who eats what during the game? After all, there are probably fans to eat during the distribution online.)
Usually, for live tournaments, I try to eat light meals beforehand... and some kind of nut mix throughout the tournament...
For online tournaments, 90% of the time, I prepare everything I'll be eating during the tournament, and I also try to eat lighter meals and stay well hydrated...
 
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Protein drink & baby food
 
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