Countdown to the New Year! 10...

We're summing up the holiday season and the year 2012 with a countdown of holiday and cool-weather tips, ideas and activities. Check back each day for a quick idea for finishing off your year healthfully!

10 days to go...

Here's your first tip:

If you're finishing your holiday shopping this weekend, pack a snack to take with you to the mall so you can keep your energy level up while avoiding temptation at the food court. Here are some healthy and totable snacks:

• Dried fruit
• Trail mix
• Whole grain granola bar (I like Nature Valley, Kashi, Balance Bar, Lara and Kind bars--find many of these in the GoodFood store)
• Whole grain snack crackers, such as Triscuits
• Peanut butter crackers

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