Eating On The Run

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