A common question I receive is “What are good snacks?” Most people need foods that are quick and can be consumed on the go. Here are 10 ideas for healthful snacks:
1. ¼ cup nuts or seeds (almonds, walnuts, pumpkin or sunflower seeds)
2. 1 medium-sized** piece of fruit (or 1 cup berries) with 2 tbsp seeds
3. 1 medium-sized apple with 1 tbsp peanut or almond butter
4. Sliced veggies with ¼ cup hummus
5. 1-2 hard-boiled eggs (approx. 70 calories/egg)
6. ½ cup cottage cheese with small piece of fruit or sprinkled with nuts
7. 1 cup plain yogurt sweetened with stevia and pumpkin pie spice
8. 1 inch cubed size piece of cheese (preferably raw milk) with 10 walnuts
9. ¼ cup roasted chick peas (should have no added oils) and 2 tablespoons almonds
10. Nitrate-/nitrite-free turkey slices rolled around avocado or hummus
** size of woman’s fist