Post-Game Recovery: Refueling the Right Way

After a strenuous game, a child's muscles are depleted of energy and need repair. The post-game recovery meal is just as important as the pre-game meal. The goal is to combine carbohydrates to restore energy and protein to repair muscle tissue.

Chocolate milk is a surprisingly perfect recovery drink due to its ideal carb-to-protein ratio. Other great options include a turkey sandwich, yogurt with fruit, or a protein-packed smoothie within 30 minutes of finishing play.