Nutrition
After-School Snack Routine
An after-school snack routine bridges lunch and dinner with protein and carbs—cutting practice bonks and late-night pantry raids.
An after-school snack routine bridges lunch and dinner—especially before practice or a long study block. Aim for protein plus produce or whole-grain carbs: apple with peanut butter, hummus and pita, cheese and crackers.
Eating at 3:30 p. m.
prevents ravenous dinner and late-night pantry raids. Keep options visible in the fridge door so you grab fuel instead of chips by default.
Common questions
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Will an after-school snack ruin dinner appetite?
A moderate snack often improves dinner quality—you eat calmly instead of inhaling everything. Skip only if dinner is within sixty minutes.
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