Great article that lays out the facts regarding kids and sports drinks. Most adults don’t need or benefit from sports drinks like Gatorade and these beverages are completely unnecessary for kids. Read the article to find out why.
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Peak performance isn’t determined solely by what your young player can do; it’s also about how and what they eat. Need some guidance on what to and what not to eat, when it comes to fast food? Check out this PDF created by Healthy Baller.
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You know you won’t perform your best on an empty tank. But eat too much, too close to game time, and your pre-game meal may wind up on your shoes (or in a nearby trash can). Your best bet is to eat a pre-game snack about half an hour before you step onto the court or field to top off your energy stores, helping you power past opponents in the closing minutes.
A good pre-game snack will give you easily digested carbohydrates (simple sugars, not complex carbs or fiber), and perhaps a little protein and fat. Ideally, your snack will be portable and capable of staying good for hours inside a backpack or locker, since not every student-athlete has access to a refrigerator.
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