Nutrition Tip of the Day, by Julie Burks, MS, RD, CSSD Eating on the “Run” Whether you are traveling, sitting in traffic or just have a hectic life, skipping meals will hurt your exercise performance and make your workout feel harder. Carry food with you whenever you can so you are always prepared. Get an insulated lunch bag with a portable ice pack and fill it up daily with a variety of healthy snacks. Forgot your lunch bag? Learn to pick healthier items from restaurants. Healthy snacks to pack: • Trail mix • Fresh fruit and veggies • Whole wheat bagels with nut butter • Hard boiled eggs • Nuts • Dried fruit • Tuna and cracker packs • Edamame • Hummus and veggies • Protein bars • Light popcorn • Applesauce – single serving size • String cheese • Laughing Cow wedges or Mini Babybel Bonbel light cheese • Nonfat yogurt • Nonfat cottage cheese – single serve size • Chocolate milk packs • Water Healthier restaurant options: • Soft tacos with grilled chicken, fish or steak with veggies • Grilled chicken sandwich with no mayo or creamy sauces and add veggies • Small hamburger • Grilled chicken salad with low fat dressing • Lean turkey, ham or roast beef sandwiches on whole wheat bread with light mayo or no mayo and add veggies • Thin crust veggie pizza • Small bowl chili and side salad • Baked potato with cottage cheese and grilled veggies
Posted on: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 21:33:46 +0000
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