Ferdie Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) My children run cross country in the TX heat. They are not doing very good on their nutrition. They are suppose to eat a lean protein and a fiber food every 3 hours. My kids are responsible for making their own breakfast, lunch and snacks. So far today my dd has had two bowls of Honey Nut Cheerios and some tofu. My ds had Honey Nut Cheerios and an egg. Not good. I need to precook and package some protein and fiber foods for them. Probably cold or microwavable is best. I have some ideas, but would love any other suggestions: Lean Protein: hard boiled egg tuna cooked chicken 2% milk lowfat yogurt cheese sticks soy cheese edame chickpeas Fiber Food: fruit veggies brown rice quiona quiona pasta Any runners out there can give me more suggestions?? Edited June 21, 2012 by Ferdie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I'm a little confused about whether this is to take with them while cross-country running. Why lean protein? Nuts--protein+ good fat--could range from a handful of almonds, etc. to peanut butter Beef jerky if sodium is not an issue and they need it while running Hummus or other bean dipfor the veges (combine protein & fiber) Bean tortillas with whole wheat tortillas or corn if you're avoiding wheat Do they like sardines? they are probably the cheapest form of marine omega 3s kefir--get plain and mix it with fruit juice. The flavored kinds have lots of added sugar oatmeal or oatbran salad--can put any of the protein stuff on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 I'm a little confused about whether this is to take with them while cross-country running. Why lean protein? Nuts--protein+ good fat--could range from a handful of almonds, etc. to peanut butter Beef jerky if sodium is not an issue and they need it while running Hummus or other bean dipfor the veges (combine protein & fiber) Bean tortillas with whole wheat tortillas or corn if you're avoiding wheat Do they like sardines? they are probably the cheapest form of marine omega 3s kefir--get plain and mix it with fruit juice. The flavored kinds have lots of added sugar oatmeal or oatbran salad--can put any of the protein stuff on it This is for them to eat during the day so they have enough energy to run at night - (they train from 6:30-8:30 and eat before and after). Thanks for the great suggestions. I forgot about peanut butter and hummus. Love the bean burrito and oatmeal suggestions, too. Thanks! I make my own milk kefir with milk grains. My kids cannot stand the taste, even when I only add a tablespoon or two to their smoothies. Go figure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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