As parents, we spend many hours standing on the side lines, in all types of weather, supporting our children as they play sport. However, we can help them even more by ensuring that they eat right and get the right nutrition.
The nutritional needs of children playing sport are not very different from the needs of growing children and they follow the basic principles of healthy eating. However, the three key principles which must also be followed are:
- Keeping hydrated
- Right food at the right time
- Watch the fibre
The right fuel will help them perform when they are under pressure
My recipes for snacks and meals Before, During and After sport follow these principles and will help you to fuel your future Olympian.
