Must-Make Easy Recipes for Game Day! (2024)

FAQs

What to eat in Game Day? ›

Peanut butter, nuts, and low-fat Greek yogurt are good ideas. Fruits like watermelon, cantaloupe, oranges, and grapes are also a smart choice. And these foods are easy to meal prep to bring to your game. The most important thing at this stage, though, is to drink plenty of water.

Lunch should be hearty and include foods from as many food groups as possible, such as whole grains, lean sources of protein, fruit, vegetables and low-fat dairy.

Well it's true! Start the day with a breakfast containing carbs (such as whole-wheat bread or cereal) and a source of protein (such as eggs, yogurt, or milk). Oatmeal made with milk; last night's dinner leftovers; an egg sandwich; or a smoothie made with fruit, yogurt, and milk are all great breakfast choices.

While peanuts, Cracker Jacks, and hot dogs remain game day staples at ballparks across the country, fans these days are treated to a whole range of creative culinary offerings. These 10 stadiums — selected by an expert panel and voted by readers as the best for food — serve up some of the tastiest bites in baseball.

What not to eat before a game? ›

Before a game, some athletes also avoid fatty, foods that are slow to digest and try to eat mainly familiar, easily digested, high carbohydrate foods. High-fiber foods such as raw vegetables, seaweed, and mushrooms tend to cause a buildup of gas, so athletes have to avoid eating too much of them.

Make sure to eat your pre-game meal three to four hours before the event. If you have an 8 a.m. event, cut your calories in half and eat at around 6 a.m. or 6:30 a.m., then have a sports drink 30 minutes before the start. It's important to avoid foods that are high-fat.