{"id":621629,"date":"2025-08-28T07:30:34","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T14:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=621629"},"modified":"2025-08-28T08:20:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T15:20:04","slug":"3-fast-snacks-your-athlete-can-use-before-and-during-practice-video-included","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/3-fast-snacks-your-athlete-can-use-before-and-during-practice-video-included\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Fast Snacks Your Athlete Can Use Before and During Practice (VIDEO INCLUDED)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>3 Fast Snacks Your Athlete Can Use Before and During Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-z0bhv973\" class=\"_5BTL- _3Z2KS t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\"><strong><span class=\"qnKJ9\">Why This Matters<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block7\">Parents often tell me:<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"Ior1H t3L08\">\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-ubf9s979\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\">\u201cWe leave school and go straight to practice\u2014no time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-svsx5982\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\">\u201cMy athlete gets stomach aches before games.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-jo5tc985\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\">\u201cThey crash halfway through.\u201d<\/span><span class=\"AAYkC\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-581mo987\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"AAYkC\">The <strong>hidden issue?<\/strong>\u00a0It\u2019s not just <em>what<\/em>\u00a0they eat, but <strong>when, how much, and whether electrolytes are included<\/strong>. Grabbing snacks is easy, but using them at the wrong time (too fatty, too big, no sodium on hot days) can tank performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\">The good news? With the <strong>right snack, paired the right way<\/strong>, your athlete can feel energized, focused, and ready\u2014whether it\u2019s before the whistle blows or during halftime.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/mIgDAN0BGR8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WATCH THE\u00a0 VIDEO<\/a><\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-xm87i16823\" class=\"_5BTL- _3Z2KS t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\"><strong><span class=\"qnKJ9\">Action Box: Energy in Minutes<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ol class=\"ZCtNk t3L08\">\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-jqdc11003\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Pick a quick carb:<\/strong>\u00a0PopCorners \/ SkinnyPop \/ Veggie Chips<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-evpr21007\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Pair smart:<\/strong>\u00a0fruit <strong>or<\/strong>\u00a0small protein <strong>or<\/strong>\u00a0sodium\/electrolyte if hot\/long<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-3cab21015\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Time it:<\/strong><strong>Before = 30\u201360 min<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-6c97b24720\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>During = breaks\/halftime<\/strong>\u00a0+ sip fluids<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-4hgvh1022\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Hot or long practice?<\/strong>\u00a0Electrolytes are needed <strong>before and during<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block17\">\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-66hpm18404\" class=\"_5BTL- _3Z2KS t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\"><strong><span class=\"qnKJ9\">Snack #1: PopCorners (Sea Salt)<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"Ior1H t3L08\">\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-ggy131031\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Before (30\u201360 min):<\/strong>\u00a0Small bag + banana; sip water or electrolytes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-cguqn1035\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>During (breaks):<\/strong>\u00a0Tiny handful only, paired with fluids.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-supex1039\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Why it works:<\/strong>\u00a0Light, quick carbs = fast energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-xtzxi1043\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Add-ons:<\/strong>\u00a0String cheese (protein), pickle chips (sodium).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-mwx6u1047\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Budget option:<\/strong>\u00a0Store-brand popped chips + applesauce cup.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div id=\"viewer-b4crc18856\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\">\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-kx2ti19783\" class=\"_5BTL- _3Z2KS t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"qnKJ9\">Snack #2: SkinnyPop (Original)<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"Ior1H t3L08\">\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-8j3c51054\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Before:<\/strong>\u00a02\u20133 cups + applesauce pouch.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-aq2yf1058\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>During (breaks):<\/strong>\u00a0Small handful; best with electrolyte water on hot days.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-q2tt31062\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Why it works:<\/strong>\u00a0Simple, portable carb; easy to grab from home.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-jezsj1066\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Add-ons:<\/strong>\u00a0Fruit pouch or Greek yogurt tube.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-98q6t1070\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Note on fiber:<\/strong>\u00a0Some athletes handle popcorn\u2019s fiber fine, others don\u2019t. <strong>Test at practice, not game day.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-n2jfe1075\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Budget option:<\/strong>\u00a0Home-popped popcorn with sea salt.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block23\">\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-7ozvh22076\" class=\"_5BTL- _3Z2KS t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"qnKJ9\">Snack #3: Good Health Veggie Chips (Sea Salt)<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"Ior1H t3L08\">\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-5a5yw1082\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Before (30\u201360 min):<\/strong>\u00a0Small bag + orange; add salted pretzels if sweat is heavy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-jf13f64772\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>During (breaks):<\/strong>\u00a0Small handful only; sip fluids with electrolytes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-sd3rw64776\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Why it works:<\/strong>\u00a0Provides quick carbs + sodium, with added vegetable powders for flavor and nutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-0scro64780\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Ingredients to know:<\/strong>\u00a0Made mostly from <strong>potato starch, dehydrated potato, and oil (sunflower or safflower)<\/strong>. They also include dehydrated vegetables (turmeric, tomato, spinach, parsley, celery, etc.) and a proprietary blend of vegetable extracts (spinach, broccoli, carrot, beet, shiitake mushroom).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-93bdy64786\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Extra Goodness explained:<\/strong>\u00a0The bag highlights vitamin boosts like vitamin A (from broccoli powder), vitamin C (from beets), vitamin E (from tomatoes), vitamin B6 and K (from spinach). These nutrients are real but in <strong>small amounts<\/strong>. They don\u2019t replace eating actual vegetables with their fiber, water, and phytonutrients. Think of it as a <strong>chip with a vitamin boost<\/strong>, not a veggie serving.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-vvmmf64794\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Add-ons:<\/strong>\u00a0Pickle spears (extra sodium) or fruit for balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-7prc664798\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Budget swap:<\/strong>\u00a0Baked chips + fruit.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block24\">\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block17\">\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-yyzi619142\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\">Are Chips a Good Snack for Athletes?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block25\">\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-lriio70229\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"AAYkC\">Not all chips are created equal. Here\u2019s the breakdown:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ol class=\"ZCtNk t3L08\">\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-qhrq370233\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Traditional Potato\/Tortilla Chips<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"Ior1H t3L08\">\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"2\">\n<p id=\"viewer-uxrl570237\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\">Fried, greasy, and high in fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"2\">\n<p id=\"viewer-z4ha570240\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Not ideal<\/strong>\u00a0before or during sports\u2014too heavy, slows digestion.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"2\">\n<p id=\"viewer-qes0i70244\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\">Best saved for after practice, not fueling.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-4ybpm70247\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Popped Chips (PopCorners, SkinnyPop, etc.)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"Ior1H t3L08\">\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"2\">\n<p id=\"viewer-xt5lj70251\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\">Lighter, lower fat, easier to digest.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"2\">\n<p id=\"viewer-rcvyx70254\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Can work as a quick carb snack<\/strong>\u00a030\u201360 minutes before or in small bites during breaks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"2\">\n<p id=\"viewer-mz98q70258\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\">Pair with fruit or sodium for balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p id=\"viewer-6xzwf70261\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Veggie-Style Chips (Good Health Veggie Chips, Terra Chips, etc.)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"Ior1H t3L08\">\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"2\">\n<p id=\"viewer-v0b6s70265\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\">Made mostly from potato starch + veggie powders.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"2\">\n<p id=\"viewer-v4x3y70268\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\">Marketed as \u201chealthier,\u201d but they\u2019re still chips.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"2\">\n<p id=\"viewer-51j3f70271\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\">Provide carbs + sodium, with a vitamin boost from added powders.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"2\">\n<p id=\"viewer-js4us70274\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Not a veggie replacement<\/strong>, but can be practical fuel when used smartly.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<ul class=\"Ior1H t3L08\">\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"2\">\n<p id=\"viewer-gnfki70282\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\">Often higher in protein\/fiber.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"2\">\n<p id=\"viewer-44w2n70285\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\">Can cause stomach upset if eaten too close to play.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"w4rN-\" dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"2\">\n<p class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\">Better for <strong>snacking earlier in the day<\/strong>\u00a0(2\u20133 hours before), not pre\/during practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-wq6uj70278\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Baked\/Alternative Chips (lentil, bean, protein chips)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-afm6e70292\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Bottom line:<\/strong>\u00a0Chips aren\u2019t the \u201cbest\u201d snack overall\u2014whole foods (fruit, yogurt, smoothies) usually win. But lighter popped or veggie-style chips can be <strong>practical, kid-friendly carb options<\/strong>\u00a0before or during practice, especially when paired with fruit, protein, and electrolytes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block25\">\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-1t8mg58528\" class=\"_5BTL- _3Z2KS t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"qnKJ9\">Fuel Today, Perform Tomorrow<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-exrza51413\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"AAYkC\">The right snacks don\u2019t have to be complicated. A small bag of popped chips, some fruit, and electrolytes on hot days can keep your athlete fueled, focused, and ready to perform.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-18mv451415\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"AAYkC\">Don\u2019t wait until a game-day crash to fix nutrition\u2014<strong>practice the fueling plan now<\/strong> so your athlete knows exactly what works for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-70enn51419\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"AAYkC\">And remember, snacks are just one piece of the performance puzzle. Hydration, recovery meals, and smart supplement strategies are just as important.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block25\">\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-aiy8j62408\" class=\"_5BTL- _3Z2KS t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"qnKJ9\">FAQs: Pre- and During-Practice Fueling<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-ru2bg65024\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Q: What should my athlete eat before practice?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-g2qg673392\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"AAYkC\">A: Small, quick-carb snacks like popcorn, PopCorners, SkinnyPop, or fruit 30\u201360 minutes <\/span>before practice work best. Pair with fluids or electrolytes if it\u2019s hot or long.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-f6hf773202\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Q: Can my athlete snack during games?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-tiu6w74134\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"AAYkC\">A: Yes, but only at breaks or halftime. Small portions of light carbs (like popped chips, pretzels, or fruit) paired with water or electrolytes are ideal.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-6kuib73205\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Q: Are chips healthy for athletes?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-qccgb74321\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"AAYkC\">A: Traditional fried chips are too heavy, but popped or veggie-style chips can work as light carb snacks in the right portion and timing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-clxvc73208\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"AAYkC\"><strong>Q: Do veggie chips count as vegetables?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-bpih374693\" class=\"LThh9 tL1tz t3L08 qufKF\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"AAYkC\">A: No. They\u2019re potato starch with veggie powders. 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