Post-Game Eating Strategies

Hey Busy Super Moms,

As Spring sports are kicking into high gear in the coming weeks I wanted to pass on a quick list of foods that are good to eat post-game and those that should be avoided.  As my previous blog post mentioned, it is really important to replenish those growing bodies immediately after practices and games.  Our little athletes (some are now getting bigger than us!!!)  need to do this within 30 minutes as their muscles are like sponges at this point.  Food will be converted to glycogen much faster as their cells are sensitive to substances that change nutrients to fuel.


SUGGESTED POST-GAME SNACKS AND LIQUIDS:
fruit
sports bar (try to find those that are without refined sugars)
cereal and juice
bagel with butter or spread
crackers and string cheese
muffin
oatmeal cookie
yogurt
pasta or noodles

AVOID THESE FOODS POST-GAME:
carbonated drinks such as soda
caffeine
cheeseburger, hamburger
candy
anything with msg
doughnut or pastry
french fries
pizza with meat/double cheese
highly refined dry cereals such as Corn Pops or Reese's Puffs
Anything with high fructose syrup

 More strategies on refueling your young athletes coming soon from my new book:
Winning the Game:
The Busy Mom's Manual for Refueling her Athletic Family in Six Easy Steps   

Be Well and Enjoy this Sunshine!!
Krista