Looking for a snack after a hard work out? Try sliced fresh fruit, low-fat yogurt, or a smoothie.

Did you know today is National Trail Mix Day? Celebrate by making your own trail mix with nuts and dried fruit! Just remember to stick to 1/4 cup serving since trail mix is so dense in calories and very satisfying!

September is Family Mealtime Month!

For a special Labor Day recipe, check out this blueberry mango quinoa salad! snappilyforever.blogspot.com/2013/09/bluebe…

Did you know that chocolate milk only has 10mg of caffeine in 16 oz? 16 oz of Mountain Dew or Diet Coke has 60-72mg of caffeine. Swap out your soda for some chocolate milk. #chocolatemilk #simpleswap #caffeine

Meal Planning Tip 1

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Turn off Saturday morning cartoons. Take kids to the local park, recreation center or health club. Play a game of basketball, let them climb on the monkey bars, or sign them up for swimming lessons or organized team sports. #eatright #foodsenseutah #physicalactivity

Cookout season tip: Remember to pack extra plates and utensils to separate raw meat, poultry and seafood from the cooked and ready to eat foods. #foodsenseutah #create #grilling #cookout #foodie

September is Family Mealtime Month! Here are a few reasons why eating as a family is important. #foodsenseutah #familymealtime

Remember, family mealtime is not only for dinner – it can be whichever meal works best for your family’s schedule. Here is a simple swap for breakfast. -- Swap out your sugary cereal for oatmeal with fruit. #simpleswap

Meal Planning 101

Cookout season tip: Relying on color alone does not ensure doneness of meat, poultry, and fish. A food thermometer is the only way to ensure foods is cooked to a safe internal temperature. #foodsafety #grilling #foodsenseutah #create #snapedworks

Are you or your children curious about the rules of proper etiquette? Below are some quick and easy tips to discuss and try during family meals.

Table Etiquette around the Table

Cookout season is coming! Be sure to scrub your grill with hot, soapy water. When you’re ready to cook remember to heat the grill up hot enough to eliminate potential bacteria before placing food on it. #cookoutseason #foodsafety #hamburgers #leanmeat #foodsenseutah #snapedworks

Simple Swap: Looking for a quick on the go snack? Rather than a granola bar that is packed with sugar try a banana. Bananas are famous for their potassium and contain carbohydrates that may provide needed energy for your muscles.

Instead of fruit snacks for a to-go snack try trail mix! Dried fruits and nuts are a concentrated source of carbohydrates. Mix your favorite fruits with nuts and seeds to keep your body supplied with energy, vitamin E and magnesium. #eatright #foodsense #togosnack #fastandeasy

Make the most of family meal time. Ensure that you’re talking and that distractions are turned off or put away. Focus on those you love who are present.

Looking for a way to make your family mealtime a little more fancy? Simply grab your napkins (paper or cloth) and fold them around the utensils. It helps make a meal seem that much more official!