Fun Physical Activity For The Family (NAPSA)—This past summer was an active one for me. My teenage sons were home from their camp counselor jobs by midafternoon and I picked a physical activity for us to do each day. Some days we played tennis, some days we rode ourbicycles for miles on the local rail trail and some days we took a long walk. I got in great shape, and enjoyed spending time with my kids. In my effort to keep my kids physically active, I was the winner. One of the best | ways to enjoy physi- cal activity is with family or friends. A recent Eat Right Montana newsletter reminds people that Mindy Hermann they don’t have to be fitness fanatics to enjoy outdoor activities. A bit of creative thinkingis all it takes to find fun waysto be active: If you’re on a roadtrip, long or short, check the map for interesting sites to explore on foot. And manycities have walking tours—a great way to learn about a new city. Take turns choosing an activity for a groupof friends or for the family. Explore county, state and national parks in yourarea. Keep a list of local tourist sites to visit. Sometimes we forget about interesting places in our own backyard. Explore historical sites like battlefields, monuments, and memorials. Choose sites that relate to subjects your child is Take-Along Snacks Whole grain breakfast cereallike Total mixedwith dried fruit Whole grain crackers Granola bar Raisins and mixednuts Unsalted pretzels @ learning about in school, for example, the original 13 colonies or the California missions. Get on the water in a paddle boat, canoe or rowboat. Find out about paved rail trails for walkingor bicycling. Grab a book on birds, trees or wildflowers and take a walk through a nature preserve. A park ranger can make the walk even moreinteresting. Enjoy the sights from the top of a hill or scenic overlook. Always keep a Frisbee handy for a quick gameof“catch.” “Eat wisely to supply your body with fuel for physical activities,” suggests Dayle Hayes, R.D., a consultant to Eat Right Montana. “Whole grain foods, like Whole Grain Total and 100 percent whole grain breads, deliver longlasting energy and important nutrients.” Ask Mindy Q: Whatis the best type of pre-activity breakfast? A: Choose foods that supply energy but are not overly “heavy.” Whole grain cereals, breads, fruit, and yogurt are sensible choices. Eat about an hourbefore activity to give your meal a chanceto digest. Note to Editors: This is Series V—3 of26.
