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Seven Smart Travel Snacks

I know a lot of you are traveling this summer and healthy eating on the go may present a challenge.   A small stash of snacks may keep you and your little ones (or significant other) from having a hunger induced meltdown.  Here are seven plane – friendly options that are easy to pack and carry:

• Crackers with cheese or peanut butter
• Pretzels
• Fresh or dried fruit/nuts
• Granola bars
• Sandwiches on whole-grain bread with cheese or peanut butter
• Fresh-cut vegetables, like celery or carrots
• Beef jerky

Look for snacks that combine protein and fiber to keep you feeling full longer.  Click here for more information and travel tips from the TSA.  Oh and send me some photos from your vaca.  Hawaii anyone???

Summer salad with watermelon, mango, lime and mint

One of my girlfriends made a version of this at a recent BBQ and it was the perfect summer side dish! You can also experiment with jicama, or cucumbers to add a little more crunch.

Here’s the basic recipe:

Two cups of watermelon, 1 inch cubes
One small Mango, chopped
small handfull of fresh mint, chopped or torn
juice of one lime
salt and pepper
one small chopped jalepeno

Toss everything together and refrigerate for one hour. Enjoy!

Can Exercise Reduce Anxiety?

Can exercise reduce your anxiety and boost your mood?  Research says yes!  According to this article studies suggest that regular exercise can help alleviate anxiety as much as medications and the effects may last longer than those of drugs.

While short 10 to 15 minute bouts of exercise can improve your fitness and your mood, a total of 30 minutes of exercise a day is recommended.  This week try taking the stairs at work, or parking your car a few blacks away from your destination.  What are your favorite tips for adding more movement into your day?

Fall Marathon training starts now

Here is a recent article from the New York Times about upcoming fall marathons. The author mentions The Portland Marathon happening October 4th as well as several others across the country and around the globe.

For most of these races you need to sign up well in advance and training coaches like Jeff Galloway recommend between 20 – 30 weeks of training leading up to a big race.  Jeff suggests combining running with walking whether you are a beginner or a race veteran.  His website has specific breakdowns of the run/walk ratios.

I have been practicing this along the Springwater Corridor this week.  There are mile markers every half mile, so I run for one half mile, then walk the next.

What are your favorite training tips?