Snack Food for Swimmers

Provided by Lee Ann DiBiase MS,RD/LD - Nutrition Counseling - www.leeanndibiasenutrition.com

Rules of the road

Carbohydrates are your fuel of choice

You need to eat, can not consistently train without fuel.

Pre-training/competition meal is to top off your tank.

Eat ASAP after your workout!!!!!!!!!

Whole wheat crackers

Graham Crackers

Trail mix (gold fish, cereal, peanuts, dried fruit)

Low fat granola bars

Pretzels

Popcorn

Dry cereal

Bagels

Any whole fresh fruit

Frozen grapes

Low sugar applesauce (sprinkle with cinnamon)

Yogurts (watch sugar content)

Flavored or plain low fat milk

Low fat cheese cubes and sticks

Puddings

Yogurt smoothies