Back To School

It's that time of year were we wonder where Summer has gone, and are looking forward to the cooler temperatures! Many of you have sent your kids back to school and are enjoying a little quiet around the house! But as soon as they get home, I'm sure all chaos can break loose, and while I don't have school aged children, I remember always coming home from school hungry. So to keep our kids healthy (as well as ourselves) I though I would share a few easy and quick after school snacks.

Deli Wraps:

Tortilla (whole wheat will always be healthier)
1 Tbsp Light Cream Cheese
2-4 slices of Deli meat (Turkey is my favorite)
lettuce
mustard

spread cream cheese on tortilla, place meat, then other desired toppings, then roll up and cut into inch slices!

This can also be done with peanut butter and bananas - just spread the peanut butter, then place the banana and wrap it up and slice!

These are both fun to eat with tooth picks!

Bean Salsa:

1 can of black beans
1 can corn
1 can black eyed peas
1 can diced tomatoes(or 3 fresh diced)
1 green pepper - diced
1/4 purple onion - diced
bottle of Italian dressing - I use light

combine all ingredients. Mix in enough dressing to wet all ingredients. Use tortilla chips for dipping! (I like Don Juilo brand - 5g fiber per 8 chips!) Will keep in air tight container in fridge for up to a week!

Cream Cheese Apple Dip:

1 stick of cream cheese
1 cup of brown sugar
Heath Toffe bits or raisins

Blend all together till creamy

Slice up Granny Smith apples to dip!

Do you have a hard time getting your kids to eat whole wheat bread? This dip is also good on whole wheat toast, as well as cream cheese or a light butter spread with a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar! Whole wheat is great because of the higher fiber and protein content. Your body doesn't burn through it as fast, so you stay fuller longer!

Frozen yogurts-to-go are a great alternative to popsicles or ice cream. Even frozen grapes, berries, and melon are a fun treat!


BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL:

We have recently finished our basement, and I am now moving my personal training to my home! I just want to thank Rusty and Kim at Achieve Fitness for brining me in and letting work there! It was a great place to get started, but with a growing family, this is something I have always wanted to do.

For the month of September I will be offering training sessions for $15 for 1 full hour. If you want me to come to your home, it will be $20 for an hour.

This includes nutrition, cardio training, weight training - what ever you feel you need help with! Just give me a call at 801-556-6335 or email me at ILuvtnf@aol.com

Thanks everyone and have a great day!