Fall Season Means Fall Sports
With the start up of school, fall sports are underway. Athletes, young and old, need adequate calories, protein, carbohydrates and water. Young athletes need enough energy to perform and to maintain growth. Mature athletes need enough calories to maintain healthy weight and maintain energy levels. Most athletes will tell you they simply cannot eat before or during practice or events so try some of these tips:
- Spread meals through out the day. Eat small meals more often.
- Plan meals around carbohydrate and protein: carbohydrate for energy, protein to build muscle
- Chocolate milk is a great after workout re-fueler.
- Peanut butter on whole grain bread or crackers is a good snack.
- Lean meat or scrambles egg in a pita or tortilla with lettuce and tomato is a handy meal
- Add fruit to all meals and snacks
- Add milk to every meal, use different flavors.
- Don’t forget water! Even when the weather cools off, athletes need it.
