Nutrition
Healthy meals for your swimmers
The table below provides samples of healthy high-carbohydrate meals that a swimmer can include in their diets. Swimmers can mix and match the meals, and depending on how much calories they need, add more food if needed. For young athletes, it is important to get them involved when planning the meals that would be included in their diets.
Breakfast |
Lunch/Dinner |
Orange juice |
Large turkey sandwich on 2 slices of Whole-wheat bread |
Plain English muffin |
Minestrone Soup |
8 ounces orange juice |
Chili on a large baked potato |
Scrambled |
Thick crust cheese and vegetable pizza |
Peanut Butter or Cheese |
Ham, Swiss cheese on 2 slices whole wheat bread,
with lettuce and tomato |
Whole grain cereal |
Spaghetti, tomato sauce with mushrooms,
with Parmesan cheese |
Oatmeal with 1 teaspoon brown sugar |
Whole Wheat Pita Sandwich with Turkey & Vegetables |
Waffles with syrup |
Roast Beef Whole Wheat Sub |
2-egg omelet |
Roast Chicken |
Bagel with 1 tablespoon fat cream cheese |
Stir-Fry Vegetables withMeat, Poultry or Tofu |

