Snacks to Pack So You Don’t Run Out of Steam
We all snack, whether it’s because we’re bored, stressed, or need an energy boost. There’s nothing wrong with eating something between your main meals, but it’s important to consider why you are snacking and what foods you are snacking on.
When you’re peckish, you can often find yourself reaching for the packaged, processed snacks. Things like chips and cookies are easy to grab and taste great. But they can leave you feeling even hungrier than before. Processed snacks are full of sugar, salt, and saturated fats. They can also lead to a huge energy crash an hour or two after eating and may lead to poor health in the long term.
So, what can you eat instead of these unhealthy pre-packaged snacks when you’re feeling hungry? Here is a list of some healthy and satisfying snacks for you to grab so that you don’t run out of steam during the day.
- Chop up some carrots, celery, and cucumber, and enjoy with some hummus
- Cut up a range of fresh fruits, such as apples, strawberries, bananas, and watermelon, to create a refreshing fruit salad.
- Buy a large bag of lightly salted dried vegetable sticks. They’re usually made using sweet potato and peas, and they taste great!
- Grab a bag of trail mix, which includes a range of chopped nuts and dried fruit. Be careful not to over-consume this snack because trail mix can be high in calories and natural sugars
- Spread some peanut butter or cottage cheese on some lightly salted rice cakes