We all know that snacking is one of the many ways we sneak in those extra calories.
But here are some ideas that will make snacking healthy and fun:
- Always plan your snacks ahead of time. This way, when you are hungry, there is no need to run to the vending machine and end up with junk.
- Instead of munching away, make snacking a part of your day, just like breakfast or lunch.
- Choose healthy nutrient rich snacks
Examples of snacks that travel:
- Raw veggies such as celery sticks, baby carrots, red bell pepper strips, and broccoli florets (remember the “fat burning foods report?)
- Part Skim or light mozzarella sticks. They only have 50 calories and are packed with calcium
- 1/2 cup of cooked edamame (fresh soy bean) You can find them in the frozen vegetable department. They are good hot, cold or at room temperature. Only 50 calories, and packed with protein and fiber.
- Almonds. (approximately 15 nuts) Unpasteurized raw almonds are the healthiest. Or 5 almonds and 5 dried apricot halves.
- 1 small can of low sodium vegetable juice such as V8
- 1 apple with 5 or 6 cashew nuts
It is a good idea to plan your snacks ahead of time. This way, when you are hungry, there is no need to run to the vending machine and end up eating junk.
Instead of munching away, make snacking a part of your day, just like breakfast or lunch.
And always, always, choose healthy, nutrient rich snacks.