Smart Snacks

Snacking is something we all do. Sometimes after a long day of work I just want to go straight to my kitchen and devour my entire fridge, and I know I'm not alone, so I have compiled a list of some smart snack options that will satisfy you until your next meal without preventing you from achieving your goals.

It is so easy to reach for a biscuit or a handful of lollies or chips when you are feeling like a snack (and we have all done it) but these types of snacks will not satisfy you for very long and will lead to mindless binge snacking!!


The perfect snack should resemble a mini meal, it should contain carbohydrates, good fats and protein.
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The timing of snacks is also very important, have snacks prepared in advance so that they are on hand for when you begin to feel you need one. Having snacks ready for those problem times like late afternoon or after the school pick up is also a great way to prevent you from turning to sweet, unsatisfying treats!

Below is a broad range of smart snack ideas suitable for all ages! If you are on one of my programs, some of these snacks may not be suitable depending on what stage you are at so please feel free to double check any queries.

Nuts – Raw & Unsalted
1 small handful (approx. 30-50g)

Berries + cream, cheese, nuts or seeds
¼ cup of berries + 1 tbsp of cream, nuts, seeds or cheese

Vegetables + dip or cheese
1 large handful of vegetables + 1 tbsp of dip or cheese

Fruit + nut butter or plain yoghurt
1 small handful of fruit + 1 tbsp of nut butter or plain yoghurt

Tuna + vegetables
1 small tin + small handful of vegetables

Egg
1 egg – boiled, curried, scrambled – your choice!

Mini Quiche
Egg + vegetables of your choice – keep them on hand in the freezer!

DARK chocolate + nuts
1 square of 75-85% dark chocolate + small handful of nuts (20-30g)

 
Snacks to Avoid!!

Chocolate, biscuits, dried fruit, chips, cupcakes, muesli bars, sweet drinks. Basically, avoid anything that needs to be unwrapped! Snacking on fresh, healthy food will tell your body that you have had enough. Sugary, highly processed snacks will not send that same signal and you will end up undoing all of your hard work!

Happy snacking!!

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