as i sit here with my cut up apple, munching away, i thought i'd share some of my all-time favorite (healthy) snacks with you.
- fruit - my "go-tos" are apples, oranges and grapes, but i also love all the fresh berries that are available this time of year. i just got some cherries that are to-die-for!
- yogurt - i love yogurt because you can dress it up so many different ways. sometimes i top it with bananas, raisins and cinnamon, other times granola (or cereal) and pb. anyway you make it, yogurt is yummy and super good for you.
- cheese & olives - lately i've been enjoying string cheese and olives. this small savory snack is really satisfying.
- nuts - i personally adore pecans, though almonds are super good too. for a sweet treat i mix a few tbsp of pecans with some raisins and a dash of cinnamon - eat it all together and it tastes like an oatmeal raisin cookie - no joke!
- hummus & crackers - this is a great option if you're craving something crunchy. plus hummus comes in so many flavors & varieties, you're bound to find one that suits your fancy. (also, try hummus with apples or carrot sticks for an even healthier version.)
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| me & my apple snack |
portion control - because i eat/snack throughout the day, i am conscious of portion control. i never sit down with the whole box of crackers and container of hummus. instead, i plate up a small portion and then sit and enjoy it.
thirsty? - i am so guilty of this. thinking i'm hungry when i'm actually thirsty. keep hydrated and listen for your true hunger so that you don't overdo it.
slow it down - if you're going with small meals/snacks to satisfy you, it's really important to eat slowly and chew thoroughly. if you rush through your mini-meals, they won't even register, and you'll just leave yourself feeling unsatisfied. take your time to taste your food : )
so, mavens, what healthy, wholesome snacks do you love?
I'm a huge snack lover! My favorite is greek yogurt with nut butter mixed in... and then cereal, fruit or sweet potatos with it! YUM!
ReplyDeleteMmmm hummas is one of my fave snacks!
ReplyDeleteI actually eat a lot of the same snacks as you do! Carrots, Celery, Hummus...FRUIT! Yogurt. Yummy. String cheese or regular cheeses.
ReplyDeleteWhen I am feeling really naughty, a cheeze-it is my downfall....but so good!
Your tips are spot on. Keep the portions small and don't sit with the box; mete out a serving!!
Great tips. I am guilty of overeating when I snack for sure... I just can't seem to put the box/bag down! I need to measure it out more often. I like fruit, crackers, cheese, yogurt, veggies and ranch, craisins, yogurt raisins, pretzels, etc.
ReplyDeleteWhat great suggestions! You know what I love...? Almonds, raisins, and sea salt!!!! Or walnuts/pecans.
ReplyDeleteAlmonds are definitely my go-to snack when I'm at work! I always have a stash of almonds somewhere around my desk :)
ReplyDeleteFun tips! I enjoy snacking on frozen grapes, or apples with a bit of peanut butter on them!
ReplyDeleteI loove cheese and olives!!
ReplyDeleteI am totally going to try the nuts/raisin/cinnamon suggestion. Olives and cheese is always great!! xo
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ReplyDeleteI am a major chocoholic (what can I say, I grew up in Hershey), so I keep a container of dark cocoa roasted almonds in my desk drawer. I'll pour out a handful onto my desk and snack while I'm documenting my work. Satisfies the hunger AND my chocolate fix!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips - no wonder you look so fab! I can eat any amount of fruit but I'm hopeless at drinking enough water. I don't let the kids drink juice as so full of sugar so we don't have it in the house. Hot water I do like and must drink more...
ReplyDeleteGreat suggestions! I am exactly the same way! & I've found that we eat a lot of the same snacks. Extra string cheese & nuts for me!
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Love this post, i love snacks, can have them all the time
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I'm a snacker too so thanks for the tips and ideas for snacking. I love to snack on nuts..but then stopping is always something I must remind myself because nuts are so addictive!
ReplyDeleteI am an evening snacker. Often times I am so busy during the day that I don't really think about eating so I am so hungry when I get home from work. I am trying to work on this.
ReplyDeleteI love snacking on fresh fruit and light string cheese.
I love love cheese, grapes, and hummus. Goat cheese is my absolute favorite, but I can eat feta and sharp white cheddar alone and feel just fine about it. I just wish grapes weren't so stinkin' expensive...
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