Finishing strong means starting strong, and that means eating a variety of healthy foods and hydrating the right way with water instead of sugary drinks. Other healthy drink choices include white milk, unsweetened plant-based beverages (like plain soy beverage) or unsweetened coffee or tea. Take it from Paralympic Swimming Gold Medalist Katarina Roxon – quit swimming in sugar and you’ll feel happier and healthier for it!

Your health, growth, brain development, and energy levels have a lot to do with what you put in your body, so try to eat a variety of healthy foods each day and make water your drink of choice. Go for more fruits and vegetables, whole grains and proteins too, and remember International basketball star Carl English’s advice – what you put in your body is as important as what you don’t!

Whatever your goals are for today or for your future, being active requires fuel.. Try healthy foods like vegetables and fruits. Fresh, frozen or canned are all great. Try to drink less sugary drinks too! Like Paralympian Liam Hickey says, eating healthy is how you power up!