HEALTHY SNACK IDEAS FOR EVERY FIT MOM.

                                 
                                            

Snacking doesn’t always have to mean munching on junk foods. On the contrary, it can be a good way to supplement your diet with essential nutrients or provide the energy you need to get through your busy day. Being busy is not an excuse not to eat grab and go foods that are loaded with vitamins and nutrients that will keep you nourished and energized. Check out the following

Trail Mix

Trail mix is a perfect snack you can make yourself, so you can choose your preferred nuts, dried fruits and seeds. Nuts are loaded with healthy fats and protein to keep you fueled. Choose the best nuts such as heart-healthy walnuts or fiber-rich almonds. Add some naturally dried fruits such as cranberries or raisins. It is best to prepare your own trail mix rather than buy pre-packaged snacks.

Popcorn

Plain, air-popped popcorn is a healthy whole grain snack that is low in calorie and rich in antioxidants. It is better to prepare your own popcorn for it is easy to make. Popcorn sold at movie theatres or supermarkets are not healthy for they could be loaded with sugar, salt and unhealthy oil. By preparing your own, you can limit the salt and butter or add herbs.

Sliced Fruits and Veggies

If you can pack your kids some fruits and vegetables for school, why not prep some for yourself? It is a healthy way to satisfy your hunger. You can just grab an apple, grape or strawberry, or slice some carrots, melon or cherry tomatoes. Bananas are a good addition, too. From these, you will mainly get fiber, carbohydrates, potassium, vitamin C and other nutrients.

Frozen Yogurt

Frozen Yogurt is also a good it is an excellent source of probiotics, calcium, protein and potassium. Probiotics help maintain a healthy digestive tract and boosts the immune system. Greek yogurt is a good choice for it contains twice the protein and half the sodium and carbohydrates than regular yogurt, aside from being creamier. It is versatile, for you can eat it plain, frozen or add some fruits to it. As a snack, you can also blend it with a fruit for a delicious and nutritious smoothie.

Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato is an excellent snack food that is delicious and easy to prepare. It is a good source of vitamin B6 that reduces the risk for heart attacks and degenerative diseases. It is also rich in vitamin C to ward off flu viruses and helps us cope with stress. Iron, vitamin D and magnesium are also found in sweet potatoes. To make healthy sweet potato fries, you can opt to bake it after lightly seasoning.

Healthy snacking doesn’t need to be boring. The key is to keep searching for ideas and choosing a variety of nutritious foods. It is better to eat light snacks to curb hunger than to binge eat come lunch or dinner. Be smart on your food choices; pick those that have good nutritional value.

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