Snacking is my favorite. I've been told that I eat all the time and I believe it! I work a desk job and it can be very repetitious. Adding variety to my eating habits is one of the best things I have ever done! Here are a few tips for healthy snacking.
1. Drink a glass of water before reaching for a snack.
2. Make healthy substitutes.
3. Reach for fruits and veggies.
4. Eat your favorite nuts!
5. Divide and conquer.
It is so important to drink water before reaching for a snack. Water has so many health benefits and can taste good too. If you aren't a water person, try adding a piece of fruit to add flavor. There are also many different flavored waters out there you can try!
Substituting your usual potato chips for a tray of veggies and hummus may not sound appealing at first. But try it and find out what you like the best! (My personal favorite is celery and almond butter).
Apples, oranges, bananas, strawberries, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, green pepper! There are so many fruits and veggies out there that taste amazing. Try picking out a few you wouldn't normally eat and snack on them throughout the day.
Nuts! If you live in the Wichita Kansas area the Nifty Nut House is the perfect place to find many different types of nuts. However this place can be very overwhelming if you don't know what you want. I suggest visiting their website before you go and make a list of what sounds appealing.
Dividing your snacks the week before can be very helpful. Especially for those of us with busy lives. Try going to the dollar store and buying a bunch of ziplock bags. Cut and prepare your snacks before hand so they will be ready for the week!
I hope this healthy snacking post was helpful. If you have any questions please let me know. I would love to help you!
Until next time,
Janelle
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