Back to school and packing lunch

Today is the first day back to school for my cihldren. Last night we prepared cream cheese and cucumber sandwiches, (ONLY ON WHOLE GRAIN BREAD) tuna sandwich with green onion and made with plain yogurt instead of mayonnaise. One of the kids wanted peanut butter and jelly. A great choice because you are getting protein with the peanut butter and carbohydrates with the jam and bread. For a fruit they like red grapes and sliced apples. Of course we throw in some cookies or potato chips!

I encourage everyone to pack a lunch at least three days a week. You will probably eat healthier food and you will save money.

I had athought yesterday while I was running that I want to share. The food you eat within 30 minutes after you exercise is the energy that your body will feed off of when you exercise the next time. Eat complex carbohydrates such as an apple, a piece of plain whole grain bread or whole grain cereal. The your body will store these foods which turns into energy which you will need the next time you exercise. If you eat sugar it turns into fat and does not provide your body with the energy it will need.

Have a healthy and fit day! Until tomorrow.