Love to Snack? Make Choices for Good Health

There are plenty of snacks happens. There was a time snacks were relegated to a snack for children, between the end of the day and dinner school. Today, there is a snack here, a snack there, everyone has a snack. Snacking Occasions exploded to include mid-morning, afternoon and after dinner. Snacks research indicates that 53 percent of Americans are chop two or three times a day.

Snacks evolved from food once considered junk food to a basket full of things to bring to an attack of hunger. Although 70 percent of snacks eaten between meals as a bridge to the next meal, snacks today are often consumed with meals. Snacks can be good for you. Have a positive impact on weight control, reduce cravings, increase energy and improve mood. The key is moderation snack and try to avoid eating those high in fat and calories of solid materials. Snacks that are good for you are those that contain less fat, calories and sugar and are rich in nutrients.

By choosing smart snack, regardless of the level of activity that will be involved. You head to vigorously exercise? Do you ship to an afternoon at the pool? Do you pack the car for a road trip?

*Weekend warrior, strenuous exercise

The snack package should include protein and carbohydrates. Suggested foods include chicken sandwich on whole wheat bread, turkey, pork or beef jerky or low-fat cheese. Fruits such as bananas, peaches, melon and watermelon provide carbohydrates and potassium that may need replacement after strenuous exercise. Do not forget the water bottle --- staying hydrated is essential.

*Relaxing in the pool

Avoid cocktails and spirits. Choose fresh fruits, rice cakes with peanut butter, light popcorn, guacamole and tortillas or fresh vegetables without salt, Greek yoghurt, low fat milk ice, 1 oz serving of nuts, almonds or peanuts. Drink a glass of ice water with slices of lemon or cucumber.

*Road Trip

Whole grain crackers and cheese or peanut butter, mini pitas stuffed with tuna, dried fruit and nuts, yogurt sauce with vegetables or hummus with carrots or celery, Greek-style yogurt with fresh fruit , light popcorn. Flavored water or vitamin water.

Snacking really enjoyed all year round, but during the high season for fresh local fruits and vegetables, the stand offers many product options. Produce items can be independent or snacks and other foods to create an abundance of options to snack. For example:

       Grilled potatoes sprinkled with herbs or vegetable sauce neighborhoods smoked paprika +
       Zucchini or summer squash sticks or wedges Roasted Red Pepper Hummus +
       Skewer peaches, plums and nectarines + Greek style yogurt and brown sugar
       Strawberries + chocolate, vanilla yogurt Greek style
       Lemon yogurt + strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or blackberries
       Graham crackers + peanut butter
       Toasted walnuts or almonds + raisins
       + Apple wedges with peanut butter
       Frozen banana + peanut butter and chopped peanuts halves

I hope to count on some of these snack ideas and do not forget to consider your activity level, you know it can vary from week against the weekend. Remember all things in moderation and if you choose the "healthy" or those who are lenient, set your limits in moderation snacks.

Meals: sandwiches have their place in a healthy diet. Review options for snacks to ensure that your snack intake balanced with your activ

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