Take Me Out To the Ballgame...for Some Fruit?
By: Jen Mueller,
SparkPeople Blogger
9/8/2009 2:41 PM
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Last weekend, my family decided to go to a baseball game. The game started at 1:00, and when I asked my husband what he wanted to do about lunch, he asked "Can't we just eat there?" Ugh. The idea of my daughter eating nachos or a hot dog for lunch was not very appealing. So I packed her a lunch that I knew she'd like, and she ate it on the way to the stadium. When we arrived, my husband asked what I wanted to eat. "Something that's not too terrible would be good," I replied. He ended up bringing me back a "veggie dog" which honestly, tasted more like rubber than anything else. But under the circumstances, it was probably the best he could come up with.
Although we didn't find much variety at the few stands we checked out in our stadium, other Major League baseball stadiums (like the Yankees and Mets) are offering a healthier option for their patrons- fresh fruit. Of course the fruit, like all other baseball park food, is expensive. But it's a nice alternative for those who aren't interested in a greasy burger and fries.
One complaint about the fruit stands is that they don't offer locally grown produce. But according to the company who runs the stands, that could change. The stands seem to be popular, too: The Yankees and Mets sell about 200 pounds of produce during each game.
In all fairness, my family didn't do an extensive search when looking for food at our local stadium. My husband browsed a few booths and tried to pick from limited options. So if our stadium offers healthy fare, we just weren't aware of it.
What do you do when you go places like a baseball game? Do you eat before you go? Choose something there? Pack a snack? Are there healthy options at the stadiums in your area?
Although we didn't find much variety at the few stands we checked out in our stadium, other Major League baseball stadiums (like the Yankees and Mets) are offering a healthier option for their patrons- fresh fruit. Of course the fruit, like all other baseball park food, is expensive. But it's a nice alternative for those who aren't interested in a greasy burger and fries.
One complaint about the fruit stands is that they don't offer locally grown produce. But according to the company who runs the stands, that could change. The stands seem to be popular, too: The Yankees and Mets sell about 200 pounds of produce during each game.
In all fairness, my family didn't do an extensive search when looking for food at our local stadium. My husband browsed a few booths and tried to pick from limited options. So if our stadium offers healthy fare, we just weren't aware of it.
What do you do when you go places like a baseball game? Do you eat before you go? Choose something there? Pack a snack? Are there healthy options at the stadiums in your area?
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Comments
Go Yanks - let's see #28 in 2010!!! - 4/27/2010 12:48:30 PM
I usually try to avoid concession stands at events like this, but more for the expense than the health factors. (Although I do have a big objection to buying sodas because they're nutritionally empty and full of sugar!) We're most likely to buy something like popcorn at college sports events. It's not like my family goes to a game every single day - or even every week, so the food would be a rare splurge.
All that said, I went to an Orioles game last year while visiting Baltimore, and one of my mail goals was to get a crab cake and/or crab soup! I didn't care about calories... - 9/11/2009 12:01:29 PM
I am bracing myself for Yankee stadium this weekend, and will look at your link so I can be prepared. - 9/9/2009 8:02:56 PM
- 9/9/2009 12:58:54 PM
The fact that I make good money is irrelevant. While I agree that it feels almost ''appropriate'' to have nachos, beer and a hotdog at the game, why am I going to pay $7.00 for a $2.00 beer? I think it's simply a question of cost vs. value. To me, it's not worth it. To someone else, it may well be, but I simply cannot justify the expense for the experience.
But, betwixt you and me, I will admit, there's nothing like a hotdog, smothered in chili and draped in a layer of French's mustard, a bowl of fresh, crisp tortilla chips with a robust side of nacho cheese sauce (that way, the chips stay crisp to the last) and a huge Coke to wash it all down while you enjoy the game. (^_^) - 9/9/2009 12:17:40 PM
We do a lot of amusement parks (prolly 4x a year, which I consider "a lot"), and we usually eat at the park, because they rarely let you bring your own food. That's definitely how they make their money!
My husband and I see several rock concerts a year, and we usually eat at the concert. The concert fare now usually includes fresh fruit, which is expensive, but so are the other options at the food stands! We have definitely tried it, and it is worth the $$. We have been to concerts at Fenway (ironic that we haven't seen a Red Sox game there, though), and they also serve fresh fruit. I am partial to the popcorn and soft pretzels, so it's definitely not something I do on a regular basis. My hubby tends to be big on getting the food he craves at these events. It's definitely a challenge!
- 9/9/2009 10:35:04 AM
Can't you sneak in your own fruit? Just pack it in your purse. - 9/9/2009 9:30:40 AM
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