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' . . dtyhall. healthier options out there. {a g __l “3' "last summer i thought this would be 3 That's when she decided to create some- if; ‘ {f "‘ fun idea, and i heard about the Summer thing called Little Bites. featuring a recipe J. :-. ~ 33 Company program for student small busi- that she came up with on her own to help ‘. i“; . <2, 7 nesses,’ said Brown. “i thought what could 1 address that feeling of being a bit peckish. “a T. as“? do that was nutritional related. “You want to stay energized through the ., f Q "l was really excited to be accepted, and day. and eating healthy helps y0u do more of ‘~' ' - ' - Q the next thing i knew i was looking for jars” those kind of things,” said Brown. “There's a 5“:- ' She's found a receptive market so far for bunch of things We learned that We incor- ‘: the product, and it's being wried by stores porated into the product, and little Bites is ‘ like Vincenzo's and Central Fresh Market an on~the~go convenient snack. along with some local health food stores The packaging. both recyclable and , \ Brownhopesto becomeadietician when reusable, resembles those round gum con- ' she graduates, but she realizes she may have tainers with resealable lids. But instead of Student entreneneur Allison Brown has started a nutrition on-the-go business called Little a winning product on her hands thanks to packing it with empty calories, Brown has Bites. norm-mm the strong response she's received. “This is ' packed little Bites with granola trail mix fea- something that l'm really happy and pasâ€" turing original. nutty or berry bites flavours your calories from three major meals Small pocket. and when you need a pick-me-up sionate about selling.” die said. “They are in tiny portions, hence the meals help to better balance your blood youcandipintosomeUttleBites For more information on Little Bites, name Little Bites.” said Brown. “it allows you sugar, gives you fuel when you need it and "You knowyou can bring it with you and email Brown at littlebiteseoutlookxom. to take little bites through the day and prevents you from overindulging to satisfy have a snack throughout the day," said shop online at her website. savour what you’re eating your appetite. Brown. “And you know when you reach in www.etsy.comlshop/littlebiteagranoia, or “We learned in nutrition class that a “Something we've learned in nutrition is your purse or car. these things are so little. visit Brown's Facebook page. quarter of all the calories you take in are that you want to eat throuyrout the day,” that you krrowyou'rehavinga healthyarnck mfacebookoomllitdebltagranolafireffl from snacks. and while a lot of people pay said Brown. “You don't want to eat three instead ofreadringforsnmegumorcandy. s attention to the meals that they’re making, large meals and nothing in-between. "l'm always looking in my bag and l The Summer Company application when you're on the go grabbing a chocolate because then your body has to digest it real- couldn't always find something goodto eat.” deadline for young entrepreneurs 15 to 29 barorchipsaddsup too.” ly quickly." 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