Friday, October 03, 2008
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Snacking doesn't have to be unhealthy. This article will give you lots of ideas for healthy snacks that will fill you up, give you energy and satisfy your cravings.
Most experts agree that snacking is a part of a balanced and healthy diet, as long as the snacks dont pile on empty calories. Like any other part of your diet, its important to put some thought into what kind of snacks to have on hand; otherwise its all too easy to pick something high-calorie, high-fat, or high-sugar.
Its a good idea to not let yourself get too hungry before eating a meal or snack, since this is a surefire way to encourage overeating. Drinking sufficient water throughout the day (8-10 glasses is generally recommended) will not only serve to keep you well-hydrated, but will also help you feel less hungry. Another good idea is to include some protein with your snacks, as this will help keep you feeling full for a longer period of time.
Following are some ideas for different types of snacks. You may be hungry for different kinds of snacks at different times, or on different days. Pick what sounds best, what you have on hand, and what fits best into your eating plan or strategy.
Crunchy/Salty:
* Flavored popcorn or rice cakes * Pretzels (with or without some honey mustard dip) * Light microwave popcorn * Baked tortilla chips with salsa
Fruits& Veggies:
* An apple (with or without some caramel dipping sauce) * Sliced strawberries with fat-free half and half * Raw veggies (try a dip with ranch seasoning and fat-free sour cream) * Frozen grapes
Dairy:
* String cheese * Light yogurt * Chocolate milk (made with lowfat milk) * Cottage cheese with canned pineapple
Drinks:
* Banana-chocolate whip (In a blender, combine 1 cup fat-free milk, 1 small banana, and a squeeze of chocolate syrup. Optional: toss in a few ice cubes for a frostier concoction) * Orange whip (In a blender, combine, 1 cup orange juice, 1 carton orange nonfat yogurt, and a few ice cubes) * Light Root Beer Float (Diet root beer with 1 cup lowfat ice cream * Steaming mug of fat-free hot chocolate/cocoa (with added calcium)
Sweets:
* 2 whole wheat fig bars (look for these in the organic food section) * 2 lowfat graham crackers spread with 1 T. chocolate frosting * 3 Hersheys kisses * Animal crackers (1/2 small box) and a cup of lowfat milk
I recommend keeping a list of your favorite healthy snacking ideas, either on your refrigerator, in your purse, on your computer, or even your PDA. Sometimes its hard to think of a good snack option. With your list, youll never have to worry again and it will help with shopping, too!
About the Author
Erin Rogers, a work-at-home mom of two, is the founder of Health-E-Meals.com, providing practical healthy living resources for busy people. She's also the author of the Healthy Express Cookbook: 101 Fresh, Light & Quick Dinners (http://www.health-e-meals.com/ebook.html). Visit her website (http://www.health-e-meals.com/DOTD.html) to sign up for her FREE electronic newsletter, 'Dinners on the Double' - offering a quick and healthy, no-recipe dinner idea and more each week. Erin can be reached via email at erin@health-e-meals.com.
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