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Healthy Sports Snacks for the Whole Team

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

More: Nutrition Tips for Active Families

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.

More: Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids

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Jessica Sanders

Jessica Sanders is the Associate Online Editor for ReserveAmerica.com. After many years of camping and hiking in the Northeast, she's exploring what the West has to offer and sharing all of her knowledge with you. She's a s'mores master, campsite connoisseur, writer, runner and lover of all things outdoors. Follow her on Google+
Jessica Sanders is the Associate Online Editor for ReserveAmerica.com. After many years of camping and hiking in the Northeast, she's exploring what the West has to offer and sharing all of her knowledge with you. She's a s'mores master, campsite connoisseur, writer, runner and lover of all things outdoors. Follow her on Google+

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