Indulge in Soccer Mania by Fueling Up with Potatoes
Indulge in Soccer Mania by Fueling Up with Potatoes
As the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team gears up to face Japan in the final of the 2010 World Cup this Sunday, soccer mania is taking over young and old alike in America. And in the midst of all that excitement is the general rush-about lifestyle of young soccer players and their parents while they’re in the full swing of their outdoor soccer season.
For all you soccer fans we’d like to offer a few tasty, healthy, low-calorie, cholesterol- and gluten-free, energy-rich suggestions.
In a rush to get to the soccer fields? Fuel your soccer brood with these tasty, easy-and-fast-to-make meal options. After all, potatoes are rich in glycogen — providing young children with a healthy energy source that also helps their bodies quickly recover after a tough game.
- Potato Vegetable Bake on the Grill
- Grilled Spud Dogs (gluten free)
- Quick and Healthy Chili and Lime Chicken Potato Tacos (gluten free)
Not interested in fussing over a high-maintenance meal before watching the Women’s World Cup Final? No problem. These healthy snacks take very little time and effort to prepare. And the kids will love them.
- Cheesy Southwestern Potato Crisps (gluten free)
- Grilled Potato Dippers with a Trio of Sauces (gluten free)
- Potato Nachos (gluten free)
