Nutrition Tip of the Week

Pack a Healthful Punch - Breakfast or Lunch in 60 Seconds

A well-stocked larder full of healthy food items helps us stay true to our eating plan. For a quick, 400-calorie meal, start with 1 large piece of fruit and 1 cup of raw vegetables. Add 1 container of fat-free yogurt or 1 stick of low-fat string cheese; 1/4 – 1/2 cup of low-fat granola cereal (limit to 120 calories) or 4 Rye Crisp crackers; and 2 tablespoons of nuts or 1 tablespoon of peanut butter. Some of our favorite brands of granola cereals are Nature's Path, Heartland, Post Great Grains and Kashi Go Lean.

This nutrition tip of the week is brought to you by Melinda Safir, R.D. Melinda specializes in weight management as well as preventive and cardiovascular nutrition and wellness. For more information or to schedule a nutrition consultation, call 972-560-2655.