I must admit I am not really into sports, so this week’s topic isn’t one I have much to say about. But, I do have a few recipes that are great to take along to sports activities; or when you go hiking, camping, or even just to a playday in the park.
First of all, you’ll need some drinks. Plain water is good, of course; but at times you need something more, that’s when sports drinks are in order. Yes, you can buy them, but making your own can be less expensive and better for the taste buds as well as the body.
Sports Drink
1 quart water
1/3 cup cane juice crystals or other organic sugar
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
lemon juice (or other fresh fruit juice) to taste
Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate.
Want something even simpler?
Fill a drink bottle with half juice and half water. Add a pinch of sea salt, shake, and go!
Now that you have the drinks covered, you’ll want a few snacks. Fruits and vegetables such as watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, and cucumbers are good sources of water, sugar, and electrolytes.
If you’d like to make some healthy snack bars, check out this delicious sounding recipe for Multigrain Energy Bars at the Whole Grain Gourmet (lots of good recipes here) site. These energy bars are packed full of dried fruit, nuts, and whole grains and are certain to taste better and be healthier for your family than those packaged bars.
OK, now you’ve got the healthy drinks and snacks covered, go have some fun playing your favorite sport with your family!
Blessings,
Catherine
Catherine Love lives in the heart of Texas with her husband Carl, and their 3 daughters, Sarah, Hannah, and Cana. They enjoy cooking, gardening, and learning new things together as they pursue a lifestyle of learning. You can read Catherine's Kitchen Adventures and more on her blog- Seeds of Love.
