Summer Sanders on how to snack like an Olympian
>> I AM THRILLED TBEO ASKED TO BE PART OF THE 21 YDA OLYMPIC CHALLENGE. MY ADVICE TO ABONYDY WHO IS TRYING TO GET HEALTHY, I KNOW THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF ADVICE ON EXERCISE AND PLANNING OF EXERCISE. I DO FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE TO PLAN AHEAD. WHEN YOU HAVE KIDS ALL OVER THE PLACE, WANTINGO T FEED KIDS HEALTHY ACSNKS, IT NEEDS TO BE IMMEATDI. UYO WON’T KNOW IF SNACK IS GOOD IF YOU RUN IT UNDER THE FAUCET AND IT DISSOLVES IIST NOT THE BEST CHOICE. SO I GET FRUIT, NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT AND I PREPACKAGED THEM. I CUT THEM UP AND I VEHA THEM READY TO GO. THEY ARE MY OWN SNACK BAGS THAT I HAVE CREATED AND YOU WANTO T SNACK AT APPROPRIATE TIMES. YOU WANT TO SNACK RIGHT AFTER YOUR EXERCISE AND YOU WANT TO GIVE YOUR MUSCLES IN YOUR BODY THAT BLEND OF CARBS, FIBER, AND PROTEIN AND THAT’S THE WAY YOU GET YOUR WHOLE BODY HEALTHY. DEIRDRE: AND THE OTHER THING FOR YOUR KIDS? CHOCOLATE MILK. IT’S A GREAT THING. THE PROTE,IN CARBS FROM THE CHOCOLATE, THEY LIKE IT AND IT FEELS THEM UP. BRN:IA ALSO JUST PLANNING. IF YOUHINK T A
21-Day Challenge: Summer Sanders on how to snack like an Olympian
Updated: 6:05 PM PDT Aug 5, 2021
Ten-time Hearst Olympic reporter Deirdre Fitzpatrick and Olympic gold medalist Gabe Gardner aim to help inspire Northern Californians during the Tokyo Olympics to adopt a renewed focus on physical health and personal growth.Each day for 21 days, athletes and other experts are sharing tips for workouts, nutrition, mental health hacks and more.Olympic gold medalist in swimming Summer Sanders has a tip for healthy snacking habits. One way to know if your snack isn’t a healthy choice: If you were to put it in your hand and run it under the faucet and it dissolves, it’s not your best choice. She recommends pre-packaging your veggies, fruit, dry fruit and nuts so they’re ready to go when you need them. “And you want to snack at the appropriate time, so snack right after your exercise,” she said.Are you interested in joining the challenge? It’s not too late to set a goal with your friends and share it using the hashtag #kcrachallenge on Twitter or Instagram.| RELATED | Share your 21-Day Challenge, get inspired during the Tokyo Olympics
Ten-time Hearst Olympic reporter Deirdre Fitzpatrick and Olympic gold medalist Gabe Gardner aim to help inspire Northern Californians during the Tokyo Olympics to adopt a renewed focus on physical health and personal growth.
Each day for 21 days, athletes and other experts are sharing tips for workouts, nutrition, mental health hacks and more.
Olympic gold medalist in swimming Summer Sanders has a tip for healthy snacking habits.
One way to know if your snack isn’t a healthy choice: If you were to put it in your hand and run it under the faucet and it dissolves, it’s not your best choice.
She recommends pre-packaging your veggies, fruit, dry fruit and nuts so they’re ready to go when you need them.
“And you want to snack at the appropriate time, so snack right after your exercise,” she said.
Are you interested in joining the challenge? It’s not too late to set a goal with your friends and share it using the hashtag #kcrachallenge on Twitter or Instagram.
| RELATED | Share your 21-Day Challenge, get inspired during the Tokyo Olympics
