Nutrition is very important to the softball athlete. Besides drinking plenty of water, your young softball player needs
whole grain carbohydrates for long lasting energy,
protein to speed recovery and help in actual performance situations,
fruits and vegetables for energy for the body during exercise, calcium for stronger bones and protection from injury, and
fiber
that keeps softball players full and regulates their digestive system.
Here is an article for you to read and share with your young athlete.
FIVE FAVORITE FOODS FOR SOFTBALL PLAYERS