Tournament Weekend Nutrition
During tournament weekends, it’s not always easy to weigh protein, recovery, and health. Hotel stays don’t lend themselves to healthy choices and parents lean on fast food to get them through. Here are some suggestions from Coach Jacquie on keeping yourself fit and ready for a tournament weekend:
When ordering drinks, try to limit high-sugar options and aim for water, unsweetened iced tea, light sports drinks (one serving only), and white or chocolate milk.
When eating salads, opt for vinaigrette dressings over creamy ones. Try to stay away from fried foods and foods that are heavy and not easily digestible
Better (not best) options if you choose fast food:
McDonalds:
- Breakfast Sandwich on a muffin
- Grilled Chicken Wrap
- Grilled Chicken Salad
- Apple Slices
- Milk (white or chocolate)
Arbys:
- Beef and Cheddar Classic
- Roast Turkey Farmhouse Salad
- Side Salad
- Roast Chicken Entree Salad
- Any of the wraps EXCEPT chicken salad wrap
Popeye’s:
- Handcrafted Blackened Chicken Tenders
- Loaded Chicken Wrap
- Bonafide Chicken Leg
- Jambalaya
- Corn on the Cobbett
- kids: Handcrafted Tender Meal with Corn on the Cobbett
Wendy’s:
- Junior Hamburger/Cheeseburger
- *Apple Pecan Chicken Salad
- Southwest Avocado Chicken Salad or Berry Burst Salad
- Grilled Chicken Wrap or Sandwich
- Plain Baked Potato
- Sour Cream and Chive Baked Potato
- Garden Side Salad
- Caesar Side Salad
- Chili
- Apple Bites
- JR Vanilla Frosty
Subway:
There are lots of healthier options at Subway. Just stick with a 6” sub and try to add lean meats and lots of veggies. Steer clear of chicken and tuna salad. Also, try to opt for baked chips instead of fried ones. They also offer applesauce. Go light on the dressings and try to stick with vinaigrette or their honey mustard.
-Coach Jacquie
