POWER LUNCHES From Sue!!

POWER LUNCHES!!

Sue A. James, MS, RD, LDN

 

When the Ravens are practicing and studying the game plan for the week they spend a lot of time at the Ravens facility. The Ravens facility has offices for meetings, a large strength and conditioning room, a couple practice fields, and a full service cafeteria. I think our cafeteria is similar to your school cafeteria. The players are able to eat lunch at the facility during the week.  Believe it or not the players spend a lot of time in the classrooms studying and learning the weekly offensive and defensive game plan.  They get a lunch break just like you do.

 

Eating lunch during the school day is so important to help give you energy and prepare you for an after school practice or game. If you carry your lunch to school carry more than a piece of fruit or a granola bar. Carry foods that contain protein, healthy carbohydrates, and vitamins. The more nutrients you are able to pack in your lunch, the more power and energy you will have later in the day. 

 

Here are some of my favorite lunches that you can bring to school:

 

• • • Ham and Cheese Wrap + Apple + Carrots + Milk
    • Turkey Sandwich + Cucumber Slices + Orange + Yogurt
    • Peanut Butter on Celery Sticks + Wheat Crackers + Pear
    • String Cheese + Small Cinnamon Bagel + Applesauce Cup + Tomato Juice
    • Hummus in a Pita Bread with Lettuce and Tomato + Clementine + Low Fat Chocolate Milk

 

Carry your lunch in an insulated bag with an ice pack to keep your food fresh for lunch. Eat healthy so you can study and play hard everyday!