To keep your metabolism going strong and to prevent overeating, it's important to have a healthy snack about every three to four hours. If you are at home, it's fairly easy, but what about everywhere else? Here are some ideas for healthy snacks that are good to go.
In Your Car:
- Almonds (unsalted preferably)
- Animal crackers
- Fruit snacks
- Graham crackers
- Mixed nuts
- Trail mix
Your Desk Drawer at the Office:
- Canned fruit
- Fruit (apples will store the best)
- Instant oatmeal
- Canned shakes (e.g. Carnation Instant Breakfast, Slim-Fast)
- Microwave soup cups (broth-based and low sodium preferably)
- Peanut butter and whole grain crackers
In the Mini-Fridge at the Office:
- Egg (hard-boiled ahead of time)
- Low-fat or non-fat yogurt
- Single serving orange juice bottles
- Single serving tomato juice cans
- Reduced-fat pudding packs
- Sliced veggies and reduced-fat salad dressing
In Your Purse or Backpack:
- Baked or reduced-fat potato chips in a zipper bag
- Baked tortilla chips in a zipper bag
- Cereal (low sugar preferably) in a zipper bag
- Cereal bar
- Granola bar
- Mixed nuts in a zipper bag
- Popcorn (preferably air-popped) in a zipper bag
- Pretzels in a zipper bag
- Raisin mini boxes
