With the NFL teams in the middle of their season and many of you finishing up your football seasons, It is important to continue to think about the food you put in your body, since this is when you have time to eat and grow and build strength.  The Ravens are eating to maintain their energy and strength. They are halfway through a tough season and some of the guys are trying not to lose weight. They add calories through the foods they eat but will occasionally drink healthy milkshakes or other NFL certified drinks that contain whey protein and lots of calcium.

If you lost weight during your football season and need to regain some weight or just need to eat more to grow taller, there are lots of foods that will add the calories and the nutrition your body needs.  Think your Drink by including healthy milkshakes or 100% juice at meals or with snacks. They provide more nutrition than soft drinks, juice drinks, and energy drinks.  Do not rely on a healthy milkshake to be your only source of nutrition at a meal. If you want to gain weight, drink it with a meal or between meals. The extra calories will boost your nutrition and help you gain weight.  Here are some low-cost, high calorie drink ideas to help you gain weight:

• Milkshakes (make with Carnation Instant Breakfast and skim or 1%milk)
• 100% Orange Juice
• 100% Grape Juice
• 100% Apple Juice
• 2% Chocolate Milk
• Double strength milk (add a scoop of powdered milk to a glass of skim or 1% milk)
• Hot Chocolate (make w/ skim or 1% milk)

Think your Drink and eat well this month!