For elite athletes, working out is a full-time gig, and part of the job description is eating enough to support all those hours of practice, exercise, and competition.
After a strenuous session, a combination of protein and carbohydrates can help boost muscle recovery and keep athletes energized for multiple training sessions each day, according to dietitians.
But how athletes chose to get those nutrients is a matter of personal preference, from savory to sweet, from handfuls of crunchy snacks to liquid calorie smoothies. Here are five examples of favorite snacks that help top athletes across different sports crush their nutrition and performance goals.