Smart Snacking

We get asked all the time for suggestions on healthy snack ideas.  Having snacks in your diet can help to curb cravings and keep you from overeating at meal time.  Snacks can also help to maintain energy and blood glucose levels within normal limits between meals.

It is important to snack with intent, not mindlessly.  Eating while distracted or taking a piece of candy out of the candy dish each time we pass by can lead to all day grazing and intake of extra calories.  Planning ahead by having snacks prepared and carrying them with us will keep us from reaching for those unwanted items.

Here is a list of some of our top snacks.

    Veggies & Hummus

    Zucchini & Cucumber Slices

    1 Piece  or 1 Cup Fresh Fruit

    1/4 Cup Unsalted Nuts

    Baked Apple with Cinnamon

    1/4 Cup Unsweetened Raisins

    Greek Yogurt

    Flavored Rice Cakes

    Low Fat or Fat Free Cottage Cheese

    Cherry or Grape Tomatoes

    1 Slice Sprouted Bread with Nut Butter

    Unsweetened Dried Fruit

    Homemade Trail Mix

    Frozen Grapes

    Part Skim Mozzarella String Cheese

    Homemade Snack Bars

    Smoothie with Leafy Greens

    Watermelon & Jicama Salad

    1 Cup Air Popped Popcorn with 1/2 Tablespoon Omega Butter

We hope you will enjoy these snacks and incorporate some of them into your diet.  We would love to hear what your favorite healthy snacks are too!

Stay healthy friends.
-Julie