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" You&amp;#039;ve laced up your sneakers and cued your iPod to your favorite workout mix, but there&amp;#039;s still one thing you need to do before you exercise: Fuel up! &amp;quot;These tasty snacks can give you the energy and endurance you need to work out even harder and longer,&amp;quot; says Bonnie Taub-Dix, R.D., author of Read it Before You Eat It!. Have one\u2014along with 16 ounces of water\u2014about a half hour before you decide to start moving. 1. Almond butter on a piece of whole grain bread &amp;quot;Almond butter is rich in protein and healthy fats, both of which will help you to stay satisfied longer than if you&amp;#039;d just nibbled lowfat chips or a packet of cookies from the vending machine,&amp;quot; says Taub-Dix. Be sure to prepare your snack with bread that&amp;#039;s made from whole grains, which will provide a more sustained source of energy than regular white or enriched bread.  2. Yogurt with almonds or whole grain cereal This combo of protein and carbohydrates will keep you going for hours! Plus, teenage girls need a ton of calcium to help build strong, healthy bones, and yogurt is loaded with it. Grab a lowfat variety, either flavored with fruit or plain, and toss in sliced almonds or whole grain cereal for extra nutrients\u2014and a satisfying crunch.  3. Veggies and Hummus Dipping sliced cucumbers or carrots into hummus\u2014which is made from heart-healthy chickpeas\u2014makes them a lot yummier and fun to eat! And now that companies like Sabra make  single serve packets , it&amp;#039;s even easier to toss this in your gym bag in the morning. Not a hummus fan? Substitute Greek yogurt for an equally healthy, calcium- and protein-rich snack. 4. DIY Trail Mix Rather than popping opening a pre-made bag from the store (some varieties are loaded with unnecessary sugar and salt), make your own mix by combining \u00BC cup dried fruit and nuts and with \u00BD cup whole grain cereal.  5. Cereal and milk &amp;quot;Your old breakfast standby is actually an ideal pre-exercise snack,&amp;quot; says Taub-Dix. &amp;quot;It&amp;#039;s got an ideal mix of carbs and protein to give you energy and won&amp;#039;t weigh you down after you start moving. Just be savvy about which cereal you choose: Avoid a variety where sugar is listed among the first few ingredients and look for one with at least a few grams of fiber per serving (its good for your digestion!). "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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