Buckeye Sports Nutrition

Breakfasts in minutes:

• Low fat waffle popped in the toaster, topped with fresh fruit

• Low fat muffin (McDonalds) with a pint of skim milk or low fat yogurt

• Yogurt with fresh fruit or dried fruit mixed in (vanilla with sliced bananas, whole grain cereal nuggets and dash of cinnamon or lemon yogurt with berries and/or melon)

• Blender breakfast made with yogurt, skim milk and fresh fruit

• Egg Beater sandwich with lean ham, cheese on English muffin

• Bagel sandwiches

• Bagel topped with low fat spreads and  8 oz. of yogurt     

What's for Dinner?

• Calzones

• Low fat Nachos

• Pasta with Bagged salad

• Grilled Chicken Salad

• Homemade Pizza

• Soup and Sandwich

Snacks...Snacks...Snacks

No matter how busy our bodies get, we still need good nutrition.  Snacks are a great way to fuel up on energy while completing all the tasks of a very busy day.  But watch out--some snacks come with a high fat and high calorie price tag.  The follow tips will help you choice wisely.

Grains:  Graham crackers, mini bagels, pretzels, low fat granola bars, breakfast bars, animal crackers, rice cakes, dry cereal, raisin bread, vanilla wafers       

Vegetables:       Raw veggies with low fat dip

Curry Vegetable Dip ("Making Bag Lunches, Snacks and Desserts"

 

 8 oz. plain low fat yogurt

1/4 cup shredded carrots

2 tsp. green onions, minced

1 Tbsp. salad dressing, mayonnaise-type

1 tsp. sugar

1/4 tsp. curry powder

Dash of pepper

Combine all ingredients.

Fruits:   Fruits are a wonderful way to satisfy your hunger.  Apples, bananas, oranges, pears, grapes, strawberries, applesauce, plums, dates, peaches, prunes, cantaloupe, dried fruits.

Dairy:  Grab a cooler and go.  Add foods such as low fat yogurt, low fat pudding, mozzarella cheese strips, pint size milk.