Tampa Bay Rays Dietitian Courtney Ellison on Major League Meal Planning, Tips for Staying Hydrated and the Take-Out Food that’s a Home Run with the Team

When you hear the term baseball foods, you likely conjure up visions of hotdogs and popcorn, peanuts and Cracker Jack.But those stadium treats won’t exactly fuel the players on the field. That’s where Courtney Ellison comes in. As dietitian for the Tampa Bay Rays, Courtney is responsible for fueling the players on and off the field. That means offering plenty of options for pre-and post-game meals, as well as mid-game snacks in the dugout.Dalia recently chatted with Courtney about what the guys eat, how meals and hydration change when the team is on the road and how the new rules of Major League Baseball affect her job. Related episodes: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Chef Tracie Hartman on Feeding the Team, Pre-Game Ice Cream and Tom Brady’s “Very Disciplined” Diet Super Bowl Chef to Showcase Florida Flavors Take Me In to the Ballgame: How to Make Stadium-Quality Hot Dogs at Home