Healthy Summer Snacking

It is so easy to get downright grumpy when you are unable to find a snack that is easily accessible, healthy, and also kills the craving. Often times during the summer we tend to slack off from healthy eating habits as a result of convenience and the lack of routine in our day. It is also rather difficult to eat the right amount of snacks a day when you don’t plan ahead. It is essential that one understands the importance of the food content you put in your body and how it contributes to your daily activity. Below is list of easy, budget conscious, yummy snacks that are sure to please you anytime of the day. We encourage each of you to replace that one high sugar/sodium snack for one healthy snack each day! We challenge you to prepare a snack that his high in fiber and includes a good amount of protein. Best of Luck!

Our Top 20 Healthy Snacks List:

• Frozen Grapes

• String Cheese

• Frozen Banana

• Apples and Peanut Butter

• 100 calorie Popcorn (Mini-Bag)

• Pita Bread or Carrots and Hummus

• Clementines

• Fresh Squeezed Juice

• Sun Chips (Portion Control-See serving Size)

• Homemade Popsicles (Puree Watermelon, Strawberries or pineapples and freeze in a cute popsicle mold)

• Fruit/Vegetable Smoothie

• Mini Quesadilla (White corn tortilla, black beans and low fat Mexican Blend cheese)

• Kale Chips

• Tortilla chips and Chunky Salsa

• Graham crackers with Light cream cheese and apples

• Small salad with a spritz of dressing

• Homemade trail mix ( Puffins, dried fruit, cereal and granola, you may add some dark chocolate chips for that late night chocolate craving

• Greek Yogurt and Fruit

• ½ Peanut Butter and Banana sandwich (Wheat Bread)

• Raw Veggies and Dip