With the beginning of fall sports seasons right around the corner, now’s the perfect time to begin searching for recipes for healthy snacks for your child both on and off the field. Providing healthy and nutritional snacks for your child is a great way to keep him/her energized and focused.

Be sure to check out these healthy snacks to help fuel your young athlete during their practices and games:

• Fruit yogurt
• Turkey with cheese wraps
• Low-fat string cheese
• Cold water with lemon

And, if you’re looking for the right post-game treat, you may want to consider these easy options:

• Low-fat chocolate milk
• Whole-grain granola bars
• Bananas, apples or oranges

As a reminder, the Y’s Fall Youth Sports Leagues will get underway in mid-August.  You can register your child for sports leagues online today or stop by the Y’s Membership Desk during your next visit.

To learn more about healthy snack options for athletes, head over to the full article, courtesy of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.