health & nutrition
By Brandi Givens , RD
Keep on Truckin ’
Don ’ t you just love a well-run pickleball tournament ? Whether we ’ re playing or just watching the show , there ’ s a certain happy vibe when things are pickling smoothly . It ’ s so satisfying when there ’ s a cheerful announcer on the mic , the players ’ text prompts are working , the schedule is running on time , and — oh wait ! Is that a coffee vendor I spy ?
Providing access to food and drinks can be a huge part of player and spectator enjoyment . While many people
like to pack their own meals , this may not always be convenient . Sometimes finding the perfect food truck at the venue can feel like a big win .
So , I asked fellow tournament frequenters what they like to see when it comes to event vendors and got some enthusiastic responses . Here ’ s what they said …
Healthy , please
Yes ! High-quality , healthy food was a very popular answer . There ’ s a health-conscious movement in the