ENERGY BOOSTERS
by Nesima Aberra
The
dog days of summer are quickly approaching. It’s hot
and sticky and the laziness kicks in. Now is not the
time to lie around, be a coach potato and float in
your pool. Use these great snacks to boost your
energy and help you spend your summer break to the
max!
- Yogurt with blueberries or granola
Pick your favorite yogurt flavor—plain,
strawberry, then throw in some blueberries or
granola pieces in a small bowl. This is a great
homemade parfait that you can change up with
different berries and fruits. It’s a great
breakfast too.
Boosters- Carbs and protein
- Almonds
This is an easy, no-mess snack you can get in
little baggies wherever you go. A handful is a
recommended serving. Eat these crunchy nuts
alone or on top of salads and pasta dishes.
Boosters- Fiber, protein, unsaturated fat
- Banana and peanut butter
One of the best sandwiches combinations ever,
bananas and peanut butter can also be the
healthy alternative to chips and dip. Cut the
banana into little pieces and get 2 tablespoons
of peanut butter in a small cup.
Boosters- potassium, protein, Vitamin E
- Watermelon slices
Watermelon is the summer fruit. There’s nothing
like a juicy, fresh bite of watermelon to get
you through all your crazy summer plans. It’s a
low-calorie, naturally sweet snack you’ll love.
Boosters- Vitamin C, Vitamin A, lycopene,
potassium
- Pita chips and hummus
The Mediterranean diet has been lauded for being
the most nutritious diet in the world. Here’s a
little part of their secret to living well. Pita
chips are the dried version of their pita bread.
You can buy them in bags at any supermarket.
Hummus is a delicious spread made from mashed
chickpeas, garlic, lemon and tahini. The two
together are like magic!
Boosters- iron, Vitamin C, protein, fiber
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