Smart Snacking Strategies To Fuel Your Day
Ever find yourself craving food all the time? Do you find that you reach for the biscuit tin to appease your appetite?
We’ve all been there! It’s not a coincidence and there are several reasons behind unhealthy snacking habits - let’s take a look…
There are many reasons why you may always feel peckish including:
A lack of protein in your diet
Not eating sufficient portions when it comes to your 3 main meals
Habitual snacking e.g. on biscuits, crisps etc
When we are used to having a biscuit with our tea or grabbing something out the cupboard when we’re feeling peckish, we stop putting thought into our daily diet and we fall short of essential nutrients. There are so many healthy snack options out there - so why don’t we go for them?
Often we blame a lack of time to make healthy snacks, not having any ideas of what to make or even just that we can’t be bothered.
However with consistent snacking on unhealthy products being a key factor in weight gain, being able to prepare healthy snacks that you can have on the go and not feel bad about could make a big difference to your daily diet!
Tips for snack preparation:
Plan ahead - use the weekend to research some ideas and buy your ingredients so you’re ready for the week - preparation is key!
Struggling for inspiration? Ask your friends and family for some ideas and recommendations!
Keep it simple - a healthy snack doesn’t have to be simple, simply having a piece of fruit rather than a biscuit is a good swap!
Healthy Snack Ideas:
Apple slices with cinnamon or nut butter
Nuts and seeds
Protein balls
Homemade oat and berry bars
Rye crackers with tomato / cucumber / your choice of topping
Greek yoghurt with honey and fruit
Bananas
How to Reduce Snacking
Whilst healthy snacks are good and we encourage them, it is important to note that if you are looking to lose weight then you should try to avoid snacking too much as weight loss is all about reducing your over all calorie intake. Try to think carefully about your main meals, include a good amount of protein and try to limit sugary foods / swap them for wholegrain carbohydrates as this will keep you fuller for longer and include as many different food groups as you can!
If you found this helpful you may like to take a look at the following:
Hitting Your Protein Targets - https://www.elevatefitness.uk/blog/hitting-your-protein-targets
5 Steps To A Better Morning - https://www.elevatefitness.uk/blog/5-steps-to-a-better-morning
