The 5 Best Golf Course Snacks
Every Golfer Needs
The average golf game lasts 4 hours and 17 minutes according to Lucius Riccio who has analyzed 40,460 rounds of golf. I guess what I’m trying to say is you need golf course snacks to keep you energized throughout the round. Continue reading to learn about the best snacks for golf.
Trail Mix
Trail mix is one of the best golf course snacks because it comes with a variety of nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate. You can either buy trail mix already made, or make your own.
Here are some possible things that can be in your trail mix and their health benefits:
Almonds are great because they are high in vitamins and minerals. They can also improve cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and are full of fiber.
According to Mayo Clinic, Chocolate (you read that right), may reduce risk factors for heart disease, reduce cell damage, and may lower blood pressure.
Dried figs are a great source of vitamin E, C, and calcium.
Add trail mix to your golf course snacks list.
String Cheese
String cheese is a must have golf course snack. String cheese is a great way to get protein and calcium in. This is also one of the best snacks for golf because it is convenient. You won’t have to spend time prepping it, you can grab and go.
Sandwiches
Having a hearty sandwich is just what you need on a hot golf day.
You can try a peanut butter and banana sandwich to get in lots of healthy fat, protein and carbohydrates.
Bananas are a great source of potassium, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B6, and fiber.
You can also make a meat sandwich loaded with onions, tomatoes, lettuce, bacon, sprouts, and cheese which can give you the energy that you need to crush it on the course.
Tomatoes are a great thing to add into your sandwich because it's good for your skin, helps maintain strong bones, contains vitamin A and C, and they are also great for your kidneys.
Energy Bars
Energy bars are not only loaded with health benefits, they are super convenient to pack in your golf bag. There’s a variety of different energy bars you can get such as Clif Bars, RX Bars, KIND, and so much more. Each one comes with it’s own line up of health benefits so choose which one works best for you.
Beef Jerky
Beef jerky is a great golf course snack because it's loaded with protein. Protein is awesome because it’s a building block for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. Grab some beef jerky and throw it in that golf bag!
The best golf course snacks are what makes you feel like you can crush it on the course. Try a variety and see what works best for you.
The content in this article is not meant to replace your doctor's recommendations.
