Favorite Snack?

Submitted by Brooke de Lench on Fri, 06/06/2008 - 12:40.
Has your child discovered a snack that she "has to have" before a game? What do you think is the best snack to give before a game?
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Favorite snacks?

Submitted by Brooke de Lench on Fri, 06/06/2008 - 13:53.

Feeding and fueling young athletes wisely will increase their energy, endurance and ability to focus and concentrate. Do you have a great snack idea or the recipe for a smoothie you can share?

 

 

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I find that in my kids, and

Submitted by James Felshin on Tue, 06/17/2008 - 16:14.

I find that in my kids, and when I used to play, that a bowl of oatmeal in the morning keeps you going all day. Too much to eat before running usually spells trouble, but the kid's seem to crave banana's, gatorade and pb&J as midgame snacks. Save the big meals for later.

I agree, oatmeal is a safe

Submitted by Levi Hirsch on Tue, 06/17/2008 - 16:52.

I agree, oatmeal is a safe bet, carrots and oranges are pretty good anytime snacks for young athletes as well.

Candy and,,

Submitted by Joe Tessta on Sun, 06/22/2008 - 02:10.
This is pretty funny but half a snickers bar, an apple and some sports drinks are what all my kids get fueled on and it works!

It seems a little silly that

Submitted by Levi Hirsch on Tue, 06/24/2008 - 16:56.

It seems a little silly that snickers bars could be considered a good snack for sports, but I agree, despite the fact that they are a candy bar, I think they seem to be the "lesser evil" among candy bars and pack protein and energy. Payday bars are pretty good, almost all peanuts, less sugar.

Submitted by Julie Derderian on Thu, 07/10/2008 - 15:54.

Eating before football

Submitted by Diane Baldwin on Thu, 08/14/2008 - 21:28.

I have my son eat a protein, a carb and a sugar about an hour before football practice everyday. For example, he'll eat a hard boiled egg, some pretzels and cheese and an apple. He's usually hungry after practice, but this combination is healthy, easy (not cheap), and fortifying for him. Some protein ideas we use: lunchmeat, turkey sticks, cold chicken, turkey or ham, cheese sticks or cottage cheese, peanut butter. Carbs include crackers, bread, hot pretzels, noodles and sometimes chips. Sugars include all fruits, juices. Sometimes he can do a fruit roll up or brownie, but I discourage (and do not stock) those items because of the slump that follows empty carbs.