Athletes can actually choose a decent sport diet at most places if they make wise choices. It also is important to have on hand foods with supplemental carbohydrates, such as apples, oranges, pretzels, fig cookies, bagels, pitas, crackers, raisins, dried fruits, juice boxes, sports bars or granola bars. That way, an athlete who succumbs to the fast and fatty options at least is able to add on the carbohydrates the muscles need for energy.
Hot cocoa is an appealing choice for higher carbohydrates than coffee.
Or choose cold cereal, juice and a muffin or English muffin with jelly. Save yourself time, money and temptations by bringing your own cereal, dried fruit and spoon. Either pack powdered milk or buy a half-pint of milk at the corner store. Use a water glass or the milk carton for the cereal bowl. For example, a large submarine roll provides far more carbohydrates than does a small pita.