Snacks can be and should be part of your healthy eating
plan. Snacks help curb mid-morning and mid-afternoon hunger, and if planned
well can contribute to your overall daily nutrient requirements. So how do you
plan a healthy, satisfying snack? It
isn’t that difficult, a good rule of thumb is to choose a protein food along
with a carbohydrate food. The protein food helps you to stay full longer and
the carbohydrate food helps curb your hunger quickly and refuel your brain. No more 3:00 pm brain fog and fatigue. If you think of snacks as mini meals, as opposed to a high fat, high sugar treat, it may help you plan healthier snacks for you and your family. Below are some ideas and recipes.
Here is a no-bake granola bar that contains both carbohydrate and protein for a great snack https://sites.google.com/a/ilcreations.com/ilcnutrition/recipes/untitledpost. Make this black bean dip a head of time and snack on it for the week with baked tortilla chips, low sodium crackers or spread on a small whole wheat soft tortilla http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chipotle-black-bean-dip-with-corn-chips. |
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