Proper fueling before and after sporting events can often seem like just another task or requirement students have to complete. However, healthy fueling doesn’t have to be a burden! Read on for several easy-to-eat and convenient prefuel snacks before your athletic practices.
If the product is not perishable, I recommend keeping several in your refrigerator so you can grab them before school. I also suggest keeping several bars/crackers/fruits in your sports bag and car.
SNACK IDEAS
Granola/snack bars are perfect before a workout when you have little to no time to grab a snack elsewhere! I recommend buying them in bulk and keeping several in your backpack, sports bag, locker, and car.
Lara Bars (why?: the base for these bars are dates, a carbohydrate-rich food that provides easily digestible natural sugar before exercise)
KIND bars (particularly their energy bars because they are packed with nutritious superfood grains for a sustained energy boost!)
Like granola bars, chia bars are not only tasty but also very convenient for eating on the go! Chia bars are good if you want something lighter/easier on your stomach before exercise that still will give you energy for your workout.
Health Warrior chia bars
Kashi chia bars
Throw several crackers with nut butter into a container or Ziploc bag for an easy and fulfilling prefuel snack! My personal favorite cracker brands are Wheat Thins and Triscuits, but any whole-grain cracker will work just as well.
Pair pretzels or popcorn with fruit, string cheese, or another treat for a yummy prefuel snack. I recommend buying the mini packs so that they’re easy to keep in your bag.
Trail mix is another great way to get quick energy before sports. Make your own in a big batch and separate them into bags or buy them in bulk!