While you probably don't want to eat too close to your workout, having a high-energy snack about an hour before you exercise is a great way to keep your energy level high. Today's small change is to try one of the energizing snacks below — or come up with your own healthful protein-and-carbohydrate snack — to enjoy when your body needs it.

Here are some sample snacks:

• Sliced apple with peanut butter (1 tablespoon)
• Turkey and tomato on whole-wheat bread (1 slice)
• Low-fat cottage cheese and a peach or pear
• A hard-boiled egg and a piece of fruit
• Almonds (1⁄3 cup) and dried apricots (1⁄4 cup)
• A yogurt-and-fruit smoothie
• Hummus (1⁄4 cup) and baby carrots
• Low-fat yogurt and fresh strawberries
• Baked sweet potato with low-fat cottage cheese
• Baked tortilla chips (10) and low-fat bean dip (1⁄2 cup)
• Reduced-fat cheese (1 1⁄2 ounces) and whole-grain crackers (5)
• Half a peanut butter and banana sandwich (1 tablespoon peanut butter)