ALL ABOUT SNACKING + 10 DELICIOUS RECIPES
We all love a good snack now and then. Whether you’re trying to please your kids before dinner, having the munchies on a road trip, or craving something sweet before bed, snacking can be a great way to supplement food between meals.
However, it’s important to note what you’re snacking on and understand that too much snacking on the wrong kinds of food can lead to overeating and weight gain/energy loss. It’s all about balance!
The key to snacking is to focus on whole foods. Try to eat fruits and veggies, complex carbs, healthy fats, and high-protein foods instead of sugary and processed snacks. Don’t be afraid to eat a lot, too! People often think you have to eat low-calorie snacks, but that can actually leave you feeling hungrier. Nutrient-dense snacks are the way to go.
It’s also a myth that snacking before bed will lead to weight gain. While eating five heavily processed cookies may not be the healthiest choice, eating something sweet like yogurt with fresh berries or almond butter and celery can alleviate those hunger pains and actually help you sleep better.
If you have a sweet tooth and you find yourself craving something sweet in between meals, don’t feel like you can only eat carrots and nuts.
Naturally sweet foods like fruits are a great snack, as well as things like yogurt or homemade snacks that include ingredients you know are clean and healthy. Sweet snacks should always be paired with complex carbs, healthy fats, or protein – that’s the ticket to good, sweet snacks!
Need some motivation? Here are 10 of my favorite clean-eating snacks!