Healthy Snacking

Tis the Season……

How many of you are nervous about next week and staying on track? I am!

One way to stay on track is healthy snacking. But why is snacking important at all? When we go to long between meals, our bodies begin to burn our hard-earned muscle and are in a catabolic state. If we eat more often, we can stay in an anabolic state which allows us to burn fat and the food we consume instead of our lean muscle.

Another benefit of snacking is that we are less likely to overeat at our next meal because we won’t feel like we are starving. Having food at more regular intervals also means more energy throughout the day. Yay!

How do we make sure our snacks are healthy? Stay away from prepackaged snacks that are full of refined carbohydrates and sugar. Instead, make sure your snacks are nutritious and full of protein. Some healthy snack ideas are:

• Rice cake with nut butter & a drizzle of honey

• Cottage cheese with some berries or tomatoes

• 2 hard boiled eggs with Spike seasoning or everything bagel seasoning

• Sliced veggies with hummus

I hope this helps and that you all have a wonderful holiday season!

“Every time you eat is an opportunity to nourish your body.”