Busy adults can eat right

Hectic lifestyles can make it a challenge to eat right, but a few well-chosen snacks can help Americans maintain their busy schedules without depriving their bodies of nutrition.

Busy schedules can prompt many people to choose fast-food options that are usually high in calories, fat and sodium over balanced nutritional options or to skip meals altogether- but that's not necessary.

"Many people think that eating right takes too much time," said Tama Bloch, registered dietician.

Bloch suggests staving off 3 o'clock cravings without overindulging in nutrient-empty snacks by following these "Good for You On the Go-Go" healthy eating tips.

•Look for nutrient-rich foods that are easy to carry, such as a small bag of dried fruits and nuts, which keep hunger at bay while providing amount of vitamins, minerals and fiber.

•Avoid eating empty-calorie snacks from the vending machine. Prepare and chop veggies into bitesize pieces at the beginning of the work week so that munching on the go is easy.

•Maintain an office supply of nutritious grab 'n go foods such as bananas and whole wheat pretzels.

This story provided by North American Precis Syndicate Inc.