Saturday substitutes : Making Smart Choices

Saturday Smarts Weekends are busy times and most of us are out and about with our family and friends. Plan ahead and make healthy snacks as a family to have energy in between games and while you're on the go. Some ideas: Instead of microwave popcorn try air popped with 2 T. Pumpkin seeds and sprinkle with 1/4t cinnamon. Try kale chips instead of crackers and potato chips. Drizzle 1 bunch chopped kale with 2 t. olive oil and salt to taste. Bake at 300 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Put some raw almonds in a plastic Baggie and throw in your bag. Sunflower and pumpkin seeds are great too! Other ways to eat smart: "To lighten up vinaigrette a, substitute 1/2 the oil with chicken or vegetable stock."- Robin Miller "To add flavor and vit. C but no fat or sodium, mix OJ into butternut squash soup and whipped sweet potatoes." You can even "poach fish in the juice, then add garlic, pepper..."- Claire Robinson-host of Food Network's 5 ingredient fix and challenge and Food Network challenge. Enjoy! Feel free to comment on things you substitute!