How do I eat if I have two games in one day during a tournament?
Answer provided by High School Sports Nutrition.
Great questions and parents are always looking for the right foods to fuel their children with before games or matches. Here are my suggestions.
Breakfast: Between 9-10 am and nice blend of complex carbs, lean protein, and a little healthy fat. Here are some examples. I don't know your kid’s food preferences but will give you a few examples to choose from.
1) 1-2 Whole Eggs (Eggland's Best or Nature's Harmony as they have more Omega 3) (if they want 1 egg, add 2 egg whites as well)
1/2 cup of oatmeal (Can add ground cinnamon and splenda for added taste) or 1 packet of Quaker Weight Control (it's low in sugar)
1 cup or piece of fresh fruit
1 piece of turkey sausage or 2 pieces of Center Cut Bacon
** If they are not a fan of oatmeal - use 2 slices of 100% whole wheat toast with a little real butter (1 tsp on each)
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2) 2 slices of wheat toast with Natural P...