Snack Options

20/01/2009 by admin.

Before you go snacking, first ask yourself if you are hungry.  If you are, then first drink back a large glass of water, give yourself 5 minutes and then decide if you are still hungry.  Often thirst can be confused with hunger so this is worthwhile doing.  If you are hungry then go and eat something healthy.

If you aren’t hungry then why are you snacking?   Do you need comfort or perhaps you are bored?  First try the distraction technique from my “why we snack” post.  At the very least this will burn a few calories before you eat your snack.

Below are some sensible snack ideas;

Any fruit with 1/2 dozen nuts (almonds, cashews etc)
Cottage Cheese with pineapple
Fruit with low fat yoghurt, sprinkle over grape nuts
Yoghurt and seed mix (pumpkin seeds, seasame seeds, sunflower seeds)
Tablespoon of dried fruit with 1/2 dozen nuts or a handful of seeds
Carrots or celery (or other veg) dipped in hummus
Rice cakes topped with a ‘light’ spread of peanut butter (with no added sugar or salt)

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