Mealtime Magic: Nutrition on the Go

 Whether it’s soccer, swimming, softball, tennis or other sports, many families take on extra busy sports schedules in the summer. And fueling up to meet that much-needed athlete-worthy nutrition they need may take a bit of planning ahead. Pack coolers for the kids on the run, fill the fridge with easily accessible items and keep a good supply of nutritional snacks available. Parents will also want to try to stick to a regular mealtime schedule as often as possible.

Snacking can help active individuals by providing the energy and nutrients they need during the day. There are many ways to have quick meals ready to go by preparing ahead of time or carrying a nutrient-packed snack with you to enjoy on the go.

 

Here’s how:

• Prepare meals in advance
• Experiment with healthier substitutes
• Eat snacks that are delicious and contain less than 1 gram of sugar
• Keep a stocked and balanced pantry, with favorite foods along with nutritious ones
• Make fruits & veggies an accessible snack
• Also make sure to take time to pack a nutrient-dense lunch if you plan to be away from the home… and don’t forget to add your favorite snack!

Guest nutritionist Kristin Kirkpatrick offers some smart ways to make sure families are getting the right foods for an active lifestyle this summer. She has some perfect food choices for summer, including delicious snacks that offer both the macronutrients and taste consumers are seeking.

 

Kristin Kirkpatrick is the President of KAK, Consulting, LLC and a dietitian and consultant of Wellness Nutrition Services at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute in Cleveland, Ohio. She is a best-selling author, an experienced presenter, and an award-winning Dietitian. Kristin has been seen on both local and national shows such as the TODAY show, NBC Nightly News and the Dr. Oz show and has contributed to several national newspapers and magazines such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, TIME, Runners World, Oprah, Martha Stewart Living, Food Network, Costco Connection, Self and Women’s Health. The Huffington Post named Kristin “one of 35 diet and nutrition experts you need to follow on twitter.”

 

Interview is courtesy: Quest Nutrition, LLC