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Go Team
For all those kids involved in sports here are some suggestions to promote optimal performance and health. Please see the recipe of the month too for meal ideas for kids.
Pregame:
Carbs and Protein
Lots of water
During Game:
Lots of water, diluted juice/Gatorade
Carbs mostly but a little protein wont hurt if the child is hungry, not just fatigued
Post Game (celebrate!)
Lots of water
Carbs and Protein
Carbohydrates:
Fruit, juice
Bread, grains
Waffles, pancakes
Potatoes
Pasta, rice
Crackers, pretzels |
Protein:
Chicken, turkey, fish, eggs
Cottage cheese, cheese
Milk/yogurt (carbs too)
Beans (carbs too)
Soy products |
Easy portable snacks to bring to the game: (PLUS LOTS OF WATER)
- Cut up fruit
- Bags of mixed sugar cereal and 100% fortified cereal such as Honey Nut Cheerios and Cheerios Multi-Grain
- Animal cookies
- Pretzels
- Crackers
- 100% juice (dilute or have child drink water first then have a sip)
- Quartered sandwiches
- Granola bars
- Cereal bars
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