Anonymous
Post 03/08/2026 08:42     Subject: Food/snacks for teenage athlete
What about these whole breast chicken packs? Saw them on shark tank and they seem like a great option for an athlete on the go, maybe along with an apple or some grapes. https://impeccablechicken.shop/
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2026 18:43     Subject: Food/snacks for teenage athlete
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Anonymous wrote:Chomps
Pb&j
Trail mix



Minimize these, not healthy.


WG bread with a no sugar added PB and a small amount of J is just fine.
White bread with jif and a buttload of cheap J not fine.


Knock that off - WG bread with as much jif and jelly as needed is fine - this is a teenaged athlete


PP who wrote this. It was about the Chomps, which is bolded. Those are not good for anyone! It's like bacon or hot dogs. Fine once in a while, but not as a regular snack. My kid could/would eat these every day, so we no longer buy them.



Considering they use antibiotic free meats and use celery salts in lieu of added nitrates/nitrites, it’s not that bad. Sure it’s processed, but considering the options of light weight, non refrigerated, protein snacks that an athlete can keep in their backpack it’s really not that bad, the turkey chomps are far less greasy than the beef.


What a kid needs to fuel practice is carbs.





Carbs are supposed to be paired with at least some protein before practice.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2026 20:59     Subject: Food/snacks for teenage athlete
We do PB and apple slices, a turkey sandwich, or hummus cups with crackers and veggies. I also make banana choc chip muffins every week and give a small one of those too.
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2026 06:27     Subject: Food/snacks for teenage athlete
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Chomps
Pb&j
Trail mix



Minimize these, not healthy.


WG bread with a no sugar added PB and a small amount of J is just fine.
White bread with jif and a buttload of cheap J not fine.


Knock that off - WG bread with as much jif and jelly as needed is fine - this is a teenaged athlete


PP who wrote this. It was about the Chomps, which is bolded. Those are not good for anyone! It's like bacon or hot dogs. Fine once in a while, but not as a regular snack. My kid could/would eat these every day, so we no longer buy them.



Considering they use antibiotic free meats and use celery salts in lieu of added nitrates/nitrites, it’s not that bad. Sure it’s processed, but considering the options of light weight, non refrigerated, protein snacks that an athlete can keep in their backpack it’s really not that bad, the turkey chomps are far less greasy than the beef.


What a kid needs to fuel practice is carbs.

Anonymous
Post 03/05/2026 06:24     Subject: Food/snacks for teenage athlete
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:Chomps
Pb&j
Trail mix



Minimize these, not healthy.


WG bread with a no sugar added PB and a small amount of J is just fine.
White bread with jif and a buttload of cheap J not fine.


Knock that off - WG bread with as much jif and jelly as needed is fine - this is a teenaged athlete


PP who wrote this. It was about the Chomps, which is bolded. Those are not good for anyone! It's like bacon or hot dogs. Fine once in a while, but not as a regular snack. My kid could/would eat these every day, so we no longer buy them.



Considering they use antibiotic free meats and use celery salts in lieu of added nitrates/nitrites, it’s not that bad. Sure it’s processed, but considering the options of light weight, non refrigerated, protein snacks that an athlete can keep in their backpack it’s really not that bad, the turkey chomps are far less greasy than the beef.


I don't care about the fat/grease for a kid. But I don't want to give them a known carcinogen as their regular snack. Once in a while, maybe.


It’s the nitrates that are carcinogenic. Not the meat themselves. So no nitrates means they’re not carcinogenic.


Yes, but "no nitrates" on a label means no added nitrates. Things cured with celery salt have the same level of nitrates as things cured with added nitrates. Just because something is natural doesn't mean it's not a carcinogen. After all, the carcinogen with the biggest impact in our country comes from leaves.
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2026 06:00     Subject: Food/snacks for teenage athlete
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Anonymous wrote:Maybe some cauliflower florets?


WTF?


That was obviously sarcasm
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2026 05:55     Subject: Food/snacks for teenage athlete
Anonymous wrote:We do trail mix, apple slices with a small container or squeeze pouch of nut butter, Built Puff Bars or granola bars with nuts, yogurt pouches that don't require refrigeration (like GoGoSqueeze), and hummus with vegetables (this one probably needs a cooler pack).


Not eniugh carbs.
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2026 05:46     Subject: Food/snacks for teenage athlete
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Chomps
Pb&j
Trail mix



Minimize these, not healthy.


WG bread with a no sugar added PB and a small amount of J is just fine.
White bread with jif and a buttload of cheap J not fine.


Knock that off - WG bread with as much jif and jelly as needed is fine - this is a teenaged athlete


PP who wrote this. It was about the Chomps, which is bolded. Those are not good for anyone! It's like bacon or hot dogs. Fine once in a while, but not as a regular snack. My kid could/would eat these every day, so we no longer buy them.



Considering they use antibiotic free meats and use celery salts in lieu of added nitrates/nitrites, it’s not that bad. Sure it’s processed, but considering the options of light weight, non refrigerated, protein snacks that an athlete can keep in their backpack it’s really not that bad, the turkey chomps are far less greasy than the beef.


I don't care about the fat/grease for a kid. But I don't want to give them a known carcinogen as their regular snack. Once in a while, maybe.


It’s the nitrates that are carcinogenic. Not the meat themselves. So no nitrates means they’re not carcinogenic.
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2026 07:49     Subject: Food/snacks for teenage athlete
I’m going to answer this hypothetically. I would send my kids whole white milk boxes, BP and banana sandwich on good bread, apple slices, shelled edamame, hummus and pita chips, trail mixes, homemade granola bars or energy balls.

In reality my teen wants random junky snacks and maybe an apple.
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2026 07:44     Subject: Food/snacks for teenage athlete
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Anonymous wrote:Fairlife protein shakes.


My kid likes Muscle Milk.
I can't really debate protein shakes of any sort knowing there will be lots of unhealthy parts but I can't stomach Fairlife after I bought some "lower sugar" chocolate milk, thinking Yay! Less sweet! Instead they added sucralose. Disgusting.

I get OWYN chocolate flavor for this reason. 32g plant protein and the sweetener is monkfruit, not sucralose or stevia which make me gag. It’s the least gross of the options.


I don’t think any of these protein drinks/bars are very heathy. They all have ingredients you shouldn’t be consuming regularly. Pea protein complexes/powders are contaminated with high levels of heavy metals.

I think a BP and banana sandwich on wheat with some whole milk is a good idea.
Anonymous
Post 03/03/2026 20:13     Subject: Food/snacks for teenage athlete
Anonymous wrote:I used carrot sicks as a kid. For higher calorie maybe a "that's it" fruit bar?


Seriously? Your higher calorie option for a teenage athlete is 60 calories?

My teenager is a rower, and can easily burn 500-1000 calories in a practice. They need food to support that activity.

Anonymous
Post 03/03/2026 19:57     Subject: Food/snacks for teenage athlete
I used carrot sicks as a kid. For higher calorie maybe a "that's it" fruit bar?