I’ve posted a number of times on the EVILS of fast food.
But athletes need food fast. What should they eat?
Sports Girls Play (a coach and Mom) recommends smoothies:
One of the challenges I face as a parent of an athlete is making sure her body gets the right nutrition through out the week. Add to that she is a very picky eater and lactose intolerant and you can see why it is a challenge. One of her favorite snacks/mini meals is a smoothie. Smoothies are great because they are portable, you can sneak in all sorts of good for you ingredients, and they are fun!
Since my daughter is lactose intolerant I have to be careful what I use as a base for her smoothie. She can handle yogurt in small doses but is not a fan of it. The recipe we use most often is very basic:
* Fill blender half full with frozen strawberries and a fresh (or frozen) banana
* Add a 1/4 cup of calcium fortified orange juice
* Blend until smooth, adding a bit more juice as needed.Because the strawberries are frozen, you don’t need to add ice.
That blog had another great post recently: Parenting an Athlete – Pushing the Limits.
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