Mid-Game Hydration
Part of snacking is staying hydrated. Water is the ideal choice for hydrating mid-game. Foods with high water content can be used to hydrate as well. Here are some sports snacks options that are easy to bring in bulk:
- Pre-cut orange slices
- Watermelon triangles
- Grapes
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Post-Game Snacks
Once the kids are done running around, they need to replenish their energy stores.
"Recovery foods should be consumed within 30 minutes of exercise and again within [one to two hours] of exercise, to help reload muscles with glycogen and allow for proper recovery," according to Sport Nutrition for Young Athletes from The Canadian Pediatric Society. Post-game sports snacks for the whole team include:
- Pretzels
- Gram crackers
- Bananas
- Chocolate milk
- Granola
- Applesauce packs
Whether they're kicking around a soccer ball or fighting their way through a championship basketball game, your little athletes need proper fuel to play at their best. Bring pretzels, pre-cut orange slices, granola and more so the whole team can indulge.
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