Toward a Healthier You!

In controlling hunger it’s important not to let your blood sugar level drop during the day.  When that happens we tend to get tired, cranky and our energy levels sink.  That is why snacking is so important.  However snacking is not a meal or a meal replacement. The average snack should be around 100 or so calories. Healthy eating today requires some preparation.  Here are some great snacks to keep you going that don’t come out of a vending machine:

1) A cup of yogurt.  Keep it low fat and low sugar.  Yo-Plait is my favorite
2) A piece of fruit or a cup of fruit salad.  An average grapefruit is about 90 calories and so is half of a cantaloupe.
3) Sliced apple with a little bit of peanut butter
4) Protein bar that is high in fiber and protein and low in sugar
5) Small serving of frozen yogurt in a cup
6) Cut up veggies with bean dip or hummus
7) A small package of string cheese with ½ apple

These are healthy and nutritious snacks for you to eat and easy to digest.