| - Be mindful of what you eat and be a good | | | | - Pair up good nutritional practices with |
| role model. Your kids may be watching, and | | | | your sports practice....snack on string |
| they won't eat healthy snacks if you're | | | | cheese, wholegrain crackers, lower sugar |
| munching on a candy bar. | | | | granola or cereal bars, nuts and dried fruit, |
| | | | fruit cups or pea pods and dip. |
| - Plan ahead by packing snacks or mini-meals | | | | |
| when you engage in activities. Have a | | | | - Didn't have the time to plan ahead? Swing |
| sandwich and fresh fruit handy to have a | | | | by a market and buy milk, prepared fruit |
| "picnic" at the Little League game or after | | | | salad, fresh whole fruit, cut-up vegetables |
| swim practice. Start with wholegrain bread or | | | | with low fat ranch dressing or salsa. |
| tortilla and fill it with low-fat roast beef, | | | | |
| turkey, beans and/or lowfat cheese. Add | | | | - And if you go off this plan, relax! A few |
| vegetables for moistness, flavor and variety. | | | | cookies or chips are fine---it's selecting |
| Embellish with sliced apples, shredded | | | | the quality of your food choices over the |
| carrots or spinach leaves. | | | | long run that counts. |
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