Snacks

Whenever I see someone leaving the snack aisle with an armful of processed, bagged junk I want to take their hand and lead them to the fruits and vegetables and say "no, dear these are for snacking on, not those. Those are for parties and once in a blue moon on a terrible Tuesday." The truth is for the most part we're not active enough or have high enough metabolisms to waste our calories on those type of foods. Let alone have the willpower to stick to the serving size. And the truth is if it's not in the house chances are you won't eat it. If you want a heathy, easy snack why not grab a few clementines or grapes? Looking for more protein? Try baby carrots and hummus or make your own trail mix with fresh berries and nuts. If you must have popcorn, pop your own using kernels. You don't need a popper just pour some in a paper bag or use a gladware with a pop on lid left cracked a little then experiment with your favorite seasonings as toppers. Popcorn itself is a low calorie food (30 calories for 1 cup!). And a word or protein bars for the most part these are candy bars. Stash one in your purse or car if you must for emergency snack situation (I have a lunch box in the car filled with single serve packages of nuts, craisins and ginger chews because I don't do hungry well). But unless you're running marathons and need to carry one with you to refuel at mile 10, stay away from this snacking don't. Snack smart! Stay out of the snack aisle, visit the fruits and vegetables, try some new things.