August 19, 2012 (CHICAGO) -- Summer break is over, and as students head back to school, many are also returning to their athletic schedules. But staying fit isn't just a matter of working out. Nutrition is also important.

Registered dietitian Christine Palumbo (www.ChristinePalumbo.com), Good Sense Eating columnist for Chicago Parent magazine and a paid consultant to the California Raisin Marketing Board, says this is really a great opportunity to get young people engaged in talking about good nutrition and how they should be eating. She came into our ABC7 studio kitchen to show a recipe for a healthy snack.

Christine's Tips:

Ingredients: 6 whole wheat flour tortillas (8 inches) 6 tblsps smooth peanut butter 3/4 cup raisins

Method: 1. Warm tortillas on a hot griddle to soften enough for rolling. 2. Arrange on cutting board, and spread 1 tablespoon peanut butter evenly over each. 3. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of raisins evenly on top of peanut butter. 4. Roll up tightly. Slice diagonally 1/2 -inch thick. 5. Serve immediately or wrap and pack into lunch box for later.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories 230 (30 percent from fat); Total Fat 9g (sat 1.5g, mono 4g, poly 2g, trans 0g ); Cholesterol 0mg; Protein 8g; Carbohydrate 38g; (Dietary Fiber 4g; Sugars 16g; ); Iron 2mg; Sodium 180mg; Calcium 23mg; Potassium 342mg

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