Healthy Snack Suggestions

Healthy Mid-Morning & Mid-Afternoon Suggestions
 
It's important for young athletes to keep themsleves fueled throughout the day, especially if they are in the midst of a long season are in an offseason training program. You always want your body to be able to perform at it's highest level whether you are playing in a game or hoping to get the most gains out of a training session. The best way to do this is to eat healthy meals throughout the day without skipping and to snack as needed between meals to keep the body fueled and the metabolism pumping. 
 
Here are some healthy snack suggestions
 
Mid-Morning & Mid-Afternoon Snacks
  • Dried fruit (avoid products that list "sugar" or "corn syrup" as ingredients)
  • Tuna 
  • Bagel with peanut butter
  • Granola bars
  • Trail mix with nuts, dark chocolate pieces and raisins
  • Apples
  • Yogurt and nuts
  • Smoothie - fruit and milk or juice and yogurt

 

DIY High-Energy Snack Mix

Below is a high-energy snack-mix recipe to use in your sports-nutriiton plan. Use what you have if you do not have the exact ingredients. It is a great way to use up the last of a box of cereal. Store the finished prodcut in a sealed bag or container.

In a medium bowl, combine these ingredients:

  • 1 cup dried cranberries or any dried fruit
  • 1 cup 100 percent wheat squares cereal
  • 1 cup 100 percent whole grain cereal biscuits
  • 1 cup oat cereal rings
  • 1 cup roasted soy nuts
  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 cup ground flax seed

 

Pre- and Post-Workout Suggestions

  • 50 grams of carbs (2 gatorades) mixed with 20 grams of protein powder
  • Mix up 
  • Drink 1/2 before workout
  • Drink 1/2 after workout

 

Healthy Breakfast Options

Healthy Lunch Suggestions

 

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