So yesterday one of the owners of our gym was calling everyone to discuss that since the summer schedule started and the girls are working out for 4 hours they are letting them have a snack break. This schedule started Monday and I had hoped they would allow them to have a snack so I sent some fresh strawberries, pineapple, pistachios, and string cheese with my daughter (not intending her to eat all of that just so she could eat what she wanted!). Anyway, the owner said they are trying to get them to eat a protein based snack such as a protein bar or shake or something like pediasure. I told her what I sent on Mon. and Tues. and she was telling me how fruit is quick energy, etc. which I know but I thought if it was eaten with protein it balanced out the sugar. I am not crazy about the protein bars and shakes because a lot of them are loaded with chemicals and sugar and most of the ones that taste decent don't have much protein or calories.
I was not going to get into all this with her but just wonder what your thoughts are on this. I try to keep a healthy diet and avoid eating things I cannot pronounce so was kind of surprised they are promoting these forms of protein rather than more natural forms. I would rather my daughter get her sugar from fruit than from added sugar in a bar! Thanks for any input!
I was not going to get into all this with her but just wonder what your thoughts are on this. I try to keep a healthy diet and avoid eating things I cannot pronounce so was kind of surprised they are promoting these forms of protein rather than more natural forms. I would rather my daughter get her sugar from fruit than from added sugar in a bar! Thanks for any input!