Proteins to Cook to Refuel After a Swim Day

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A day at the pool uses a lot of energy. There’s sunshine, lots of activity, and if you’re hanging out with the family, there are probably high-energy kids, too. If you want to rally for another round of swimming or refuel your body for recovery, you need to add some protein to your meals. Chips and dip are not enough.

Make sure you have protein-rich options for a meal that will satisfy everyone in the family. Whether you enjoy the flavor of skillfully prepared grass fed meats or go for an easy, marinated protein you put on the grill, protein will help your body continue to feel its best.

Marinated Chicken Breast

Sliced grilled chicken breast over mixed greens and cherry tomatoes on a white plate

Chicken breasts are surprisingly easy if you have a meat thermometer and a healthy marinade. Pasture raised chicken breast marinated in a homemade BBQ sauce (or a store-bought one without added sugars and hydrogenated oils) will be a hit with everyone in the family.

Throw this on the grill at home if you have your own pool, or pack the marinated chicken breasts in a cooler and cook them on community or portable grills at a beach that allows it. Marinate wings and drumsticks, too, or prepare several marinades, so everyone enjoys their meal alongside a homemade potato salad or fresh greens.

Build-Your-Own Hamburgers

Double beef smash burger with bacon, cheese, red onion, lettuce, and sauce on a sesame bun

Make things fun for the family by letting them build their own burgers after a day of sunshine and swimming. Look for high-quality grass fed and finished beef online and select the ground beef to prepare great-tasting hamburgers cooked just the way you like.

You’ll not only cook hamburgers to a level of doneness that suits everyone’s unique palate, but any kids in the family get to add as many or as few condiments, lettuce, tomato, and other add-ons as they like. It’s a great way to ensure everyone puts food in their bellies and gives their bodies what they need for fun.

No matter what you cook for a pool day, make sure it’s healthy, hearty, and delicious to keep everyone’s body in the best condition.

Crispy fried chicken wings with rosemary, berry jam, and mustard dipping sauces on a slate board

About Primal Pastures

When animals and the land thrive, so do you. At least this is the Primal Pastures mission. This regenerative farm in Southern California has been delivering nutrient-dense, pasture raised proteins and ethically sourced products to tables across the country since 2012. From nutritious chicken raised free from soy and corn to 100% grass-fed and finished beef, every product reflects their commitment to farming with purpose. Because when animals are raised the way nature intended, your food choices become better, too.

Grab summer favorites for pool days and weekends when you visit https://primalpastures.com/

Location: 25391 Washington Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562, USA

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