Parents skipping dinner b/c of late practice

[Texasmomof3]

Protein options for gym snacks:

Lenny & Larry's muffins, cookies, brownies
Protein bars
Protein shakes (my kid will throw up at practice if she tries to drink a smoothie or shake-like drink, so beware)
Nuts
Trail mixes
PB/nut butter cracker sandwiches
Cheese cracker sandwiches
Sandwich triangles
boiled eggs
deviled eggs
cheese sticks, cheese pieces
cold cuts wrapped on a cheese stick or on a pickle spear
Pepperoni crisps (microwave a plate of pepperoni pieces for a minute, blot off grease, cool and bag)
meat jerk
Meat sticks (slim jims of jack links)
sliced cold summer sausage
cottage cheese cup
greek/icelandic yogurt cup
Pumpkin seeds

 

[reluctant]

A lot of posters have mentioned chocolate milk. I wanted to mention that many nutritionists and especially pediatric nutritionists cite this as one of the best tools for muscle recovery after a hard workout. (Including the trainer for the Dallas Cowboys!) So I try to remember to bring to pickup when I'm on duty for her and our carpool mates.

What about regular milk instead of chocolate milk?

 

[NY Dad]

What about regular milk instead of chocolate milk?

Already answered
https://chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/skipping-dinner-b-c-of-late-practice.60306/page-2#post-519741

 

[Texasmomof3]

What about regular milk instead of chocolate milk?

The issue is with the best ration protein:carbs. The sugar in chocolate milk gives that extra carb. But if you want more nutritional value to your carbs, have the milk with a banana or come up with any other post-workout snack/meal that has a 1:4 ratio of protein:carb.