| We all do it, we grab a little snack | | | | here are some easy snacks that you can |
| in-between meals to curb our hunger and | | | | prepare and store, so they are ready to |
| keep our energy levels up. And theres | | | | munch on. |
| nothing wrong with that. Snacking is | | | | Cut Up Fruit and Veggies |
| actually good for you, as long as you | | | | You can have all sorts of healthy |
| stick with healthy food options. Lets | | | | veggies and even fruit sitting in your |
| take a look at how you can transform | | | | fridge, but your family wont grab it for |
| your fridge and pantry into a haven of | | | | a snack because it would involve peeling |
| healthy snacks that will keep you from | | | | and cutting. Instead they go for a bag |
| grabbing chips or cookies when you get | | | | of chips or some other ready to eat |
| hungry in-between meals. | | | | snack. Make it easy for everyone by |
| Get Rid of Temptation | | | | cutting up some of the fruit and veggies |
| Start by cleaning all the bad snacks out | | | | and keep it in plastic containers ready |
| of your kitchen. Toss or give away the | | | | to eat. |
| cookies, chips and the cheesecake. Get | | | | Trail Mix |
| rid of those chicken nuggets and pizza | | | | Make your own trail mix from low sugar |
| bagels. It will be much easier to choose | | | | cereal, nuts and dried fruit. Its a |
| healthy snacks if there isnt the | | | | great snack to just grab and go, or |
| temptation of high-fat and high-sugar | | | | something to munch on while watching TV. |
| snacks lurking around. | | | | Make up a badge of trail mix and store |
| Foods To Stock Up On | | | | it in an airtight container in your |
| Now that you are staring at your almost | | | | pantry. |
| empty pantry and fridge, its time to | | | | Granola Bars |
| talk about what foods you should stock | | | | Homemade granola bars are a great snack |
| up on. | | | | alternative to cookies and cake. Its |
| Fresh Fruits and Veggies | | | | sweet and crunchy, but by making your |
| Whole Wheat Crackers | | | | own, you control what ingredients go in |
| Low Fat Cheese and Cheese Sticks | | | | there. Use whole grains and dried fruit. |
| Fresh Ground Peanut Butter | | | | Keep the amount of sugar or honey you |
| Nuts and Almonds | | | | use on the low end for a healthy treat. |
| Soy and Skim Milk | | | | Cooked Chicken Breast |
| Whole Wheat Bread | | | | Keep some cut up cooked chicken breast |
| Whole Wheat Tortillas | | | | in the fridge for a quick protein rich |
| Rice Cakes | | | | snack. You can make a quick chicken |
| Yogurt | | | | salad by adding a little low-fat |
| Hummus | | | | mayonnaise and some raisins. Add the |
| Air Pop Popcorn | | | | chicken to a little lettuce for a quick |
| Cottage Cheese | | | | salad, or wrap it with some fresh |
| Corn Chips and Salsa | | | | veggies and sprouts in a tortilla. Make |
| Low Sugar Cereal | | | | a quick chicken quesadilla with |
| Prep These Healthy Snacks | | | | tortillas and a little cheese. |
| All this healthy food still wont do you | | | | All it takes is a little preparation and |
| all that good if you are looking for a | | | | trying some new foods to get everyone in |
| healthy snack thats ready to eat. So | | | | the family eating healthier snacks. |