Looking to boost your energy levels and decrease hunger at night? A well timed afternoon snack may just be your answer! While it is true, snacking too often, especially on salty or sugary snacks, can add pounds not shed them. A healthy snack, (a combination of healthy carbs high in fiber and some lean protein), can help satisfy those craving mid afternoon and actually help lose weight.

Rule of Thumb: Aim for a snack about 2.5-4 hours after your lunch every day.
Guidelines: Keep in low in salt is possible (unless you are going for a run in warm weather after work!), high in fiber with some protein.

Examples:
Cut up veggies (peppers, snap peas, cucumbers) with garlic hummus (Cedars point is best)
Greek yogurt (LOVE Siggi’s) with 2 tbsp Hodgson Mill Flax Chia seed blend
1-2 tbsp peanut butter with cut up green apple
String cheese stick with 1 cup grapes or berries
1 Kashi or Kind bar
1 HB egg and 12 Kashi crackers

Happy Snacking!

Try this quick recipe. Pair with some cut up veggies such as red or green peppers, or 1 serving of pretzels or whole grain crackers.

Chunky Vegetable Hummus Dip
1 container hummus
1/2 cup chopped cucumbers
1 plum tomato chopped
1/4 c feta cheese
1/4 c chopped red onion
Mix well and add to 1 serving of whole grain crackers

Run to Lose 8 Week Online Weight Loss Program starts Monday!
Are you interested in losing weight before racing season AND learning more about nutrition? Join the all new 8 week online weight loss program!
What you receive:
• -Food journal reviews every 2 weeks
• Self-reported weigh-in’s every Friday morning
• Daily emails
• Personalized meal plan
• Snack and shopping list
The Run to Lose Program costs $80 for 8 weeks. (This price is only good for the introductory class! Program is valued at $250.00). Class begins Monday April 11th!
(You do not need to be a runner to participate. Program is designed for people who are currently exercising). Once registered, assessment form and info will be emailed.

Enjoy!