To keep your metabolism going strong and to prevent overeating, it's important to have a healthy snack around every three to four hours. If you are at home, it's fairly easy, but what about everywhere else? Here are some ideas for portable healthy snacks:
In Your Car:
- Almonds (unsalted preferably)
- Animal crackers
- Fruit snacks
- Graham crackers
- Mixed nuts
- Trail mix
Your Desk Drawer at the Office:
- Canned fruit
- Fruit (apples will store the best)
- Instant oatmeal
- Canned shakes (e.g. Carnation Instant Breakfast, Slim-Fast)
- Microwave soup cups (broth-based and low sodium preferably)
- Peanut butter and whole grain crackers
In the Mini-Fridge at the Office:
- Egg (hard-boiled ahead of time)
- Low-fat or non-fat yogurt
- Single serving orange juice bottles
- Single serving tomato juice cans
- Reduced-fat pudding packs
- Sliced veggies and reduced-fat salad dressing
In Your Purse or Backpack:
- Baked or reduced-fat potato chips in a zipper bag
- Baked tortilla chips in a zipper bag
- Cereal (low sugar preferably) in a zipper bag
- Cereal bar
- Granola bar
- Mixed nuts in a zipper bag
- Popcorn (preferably air-popped) in a zipper bag
- Pretzels in a zipper bag
- Raisin mini boxes
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