Diet Tips

Two dieting tips that have worked well for me are:

• If you are hungry before a run or workout, a banana and a handful of unsalted or low sodium almonds can proved quite satiating while not sitting too heavy. (TIP: if you can't find unsalted almonds, you can always rinse the salted almonds under running water before eating) An especially tasty variation is substitute peanut butter for the almonds and put the PB on the bananna- wash down with a glass of skim milk and you'll be feeling great!
  
• Healthy chicken with flavor!! The best way to prepare a flavorful, healthy chicken breast is to spay a non-stick pan with a Pam-esq spray(they now have Smart Balance Spray with Omega-3 and healthy mono and poly fats). Set the burner to medium. Before placing the chicken in the pan, lightly coat each side of the chicken with McCormick salt free Garlic and Herb Seasoning (this seasoning adds no sodium, fat, calories, or carbs and is VERY flavorful.) Place the boneless, skinless chicken breast in the pan and sear each side for about a minute. Once seared, cover the pan with a lid and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes (you will have to monitor cooking times on your stove to determine what is right for you). The end result is a juicy, flavorful chicken diner that is low fat, low sodium, and generally pretty darn good for you!