NUTRITION Q: county fair quickly approaching, what are some healthy fair food options to avoid derailing my diet completely? With the state fair and the Beltrami Jessica Carter Registered and Licensed Dietitian A: Great question and one I'm sure we all struggle with. First avoid deep fried anything. Look for items that include some sort of vegetable like a taco or gyro. Any food from a food truck is probably going to be less healthy than some of the sit down areas that the fairs have. Visit the 4H food booth, you can usually find a baked potato or some other healthier option. If you can give yourself one food item to indulge in. If you have given yourself a free pass for your fair time then at the very least avoid sugary beverages and stick to water. For every unhealthy food choice make two laps through all the barns to help balance those extra calories with some activity Most important don't forget to enjoy your time and stay active while there. For more information on how to lose weight contact Jessica Carter at Core Health & Nutrition 218-556-9089 CORE HEALTH 1900 Division St., Unit 1 NUTRITION & YOGA Bemidji, MN corehealthbemidji.com NUTRITION Q: county fair quickly approaching, what are some healthy fair food options to avoid derailing my diet completely? With the state fair and the Beltrami Jessica Carter Registered and Licensed Dietitian A: Great question and one I'm sure we all struggle with. First avoid deep fried anything. Look for items that include some sort of vegetable like a taco or gyro. Any food from a food truck is probably going to be less healthy than some of the sit down areas that the fairs have. Visit the 4H food booth, you can usually find a baked potato or some other healthier option. If you can give yourself one food item to indulge in. If you have given yourself a free pass for your fair time then at the very least avoid sugary beverages and stick to water. For every unhealthy food choice make two laps through all the barns to help balance those extra calories with some activity Most important don't forget to enjoy your time and stay active while there. For more information on how to lose weight contact Jessica Carter at Core Health & Nutrition 218-556-9089 CORE HEALTH 1900 Division St., Unit 1 NUTRITION & YOGA Bemidji, MN corehealthbemidji.com