Health Tip: Enjoy a Post-Run Snack

Running burns a lot of calories and energy, so it's important to refuel with a healthy snack.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics mentions these alternatives:

• Plan to eat a mini-meal of proteins and carbohydrates after your run.
• Drink an 8 oz. serving of low-fat chocolate milk.
• Make your own trail mix with pretzels, cereal, soybeans and dried fruit.
• Have a wrap or sandwich with peanut butter and jelly.
• Snack on a protein and carbohydrate energy bar.
• Munch on a small serving of pretzels with nuts, or pita with hummus.