Snacking happens?

When you’re on the run, sometimes there just isn’t time to have a sit down meal. But not all snacks are created equal. So, next time you’re short on time and have the munchies, pick one or some of these healthy snacks to try at home or on the go:

When you’re on the run, sometimes there just isn’t time to have a sit down meal. But not all snacks are created equal. So, next time you’re short on time and have the munchies, pick one or some of these healthy snacks to try at home or on the go:

• Whole wheat pita with hummus
• Fresh/frozen fruit with low fat yogurt
• Celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins
• Raw almonds and an apple
• Hard boiled eggs with whole wheat toast
• Carrot sticks with low fat cheese
• Broccoli florets and low fat yogurt dip
• Tomatoes with low-fat cottage cheese
• Whole wheat crackers with salsa and avocado
• Whole grain, low sugar cereal with low fat milk

Even though these snacks are healthy, it’s still important to be mindful of how much of them you eat.

Notice that each snack has more than one food group. This is not a coincidence. Not only does including more than one food group in each snack provide different nutrients to help you feel at your best, it also helps your body feel full. And if your body is better able to feel full, you’ll be less likely to overeat.

Tips and Tricks:

• If you feel hungry, but you know you’ve already eaten, grab one or two huge glasses of water. Drink them and wait twenty minutes. If you’re still hungry, grab a healthy snack.
• Don’t eat in front of the television. It’s that simple. It’s important to be aware of what we eat in order to feel full. Watching television while you eat will distort that stomach to mind connection.
• Brush your teeth. The mint from your toothpaste will act as an appetite suppressant. Drink a glass of water and wait twenty minutes. If you’re still hungry, grab a healthy snack.