Smart Snack Options

Consider these snacking options between meals;

• Handful of raw almonds, walnuts, pecans or pistachios - all unsalted
• Plan microwave popcorn - NO butter
• Any fruit
• Any vegetable

To add some flavor and even more nutrients to your fruit or vegetable, you can dabble some organic peanut butter or hummus. A side note to hummus, make sure to read the ingredient list. If you see “hyrodengated oil,” dump it. Hyrodgenated oil is a fancy term for trans fat which is something you want to stay away from.

Night time snacks are acceptable as long as it’s something with a high protein and/or fiber content - not carbohydrates (at night any way). My favorite night time snack is Greek Yogurt with fruit. You can always substitute the yogurt for cottage cheese if you can handle the texture of it.

Remember snacking isn’t a bad thing if done properly. As long as you keep your portions down, snacking will keep your metabolism running all day - helping you burn more calories.