National Nutrition Month
Snacking with a Purpose
Snacking with a Purpose
Snacking is important…
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Helps control
hunger
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Helps stabilize
blood sugar, preventing an afternoon “crash”
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Helps you get
nutrients you need
A healthy snack contains both
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CARBOHYDRATE for
energy
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PROTEIN to
prolong the “full” feeling
Busy day? Too many temptations?
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Plan ahead!
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Pre-portion a
snack for the next day to take with you…
- apple and 2 Tbsp. peanut butter
- ½ cup trail mix
- ½ cup low fat yogurt with ¼ cup granola
- cheese stick and 8 whole grain crackers
Keep the cost low!
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Pick your produce
wisely by buy fruits and veggies that are in season OR those that are canned
(packed in water or juice)
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Stay on
track—make a shopping list
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Pay attention to
coupons and sales
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Choose store
brands over name brands
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Buy in
bulk—choose larger packages over proportioned packages
Healthy Snack Recipes
Very Berry Smoothie
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/2 cup water
1 cup frozen mixed berries
1 handful of kale or spinach
1 scoop of whey protein powder
1 Tbsp flaxseed
1 tsp chia seeds
Add all ingredients to blender. Mix until fully blended. Add additional water to reach desired consistency (optional).
Parmesan Kale Chips
Modified from www.skinnytaste.com
Ingredients:
12 oz kale, stems removed, cut into desired size pieces
Cooking Spray
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Healthy Snack Recipes
Very Berry Smoothie1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/2 cup water
1 cup frozen mixed berries
1 handful of kale or spinach
1 scoop of whey protein powder
1 Tbsp flaxseed
1 tsp chia seeds
Add all ingredients to blender. Mix until fully blended. Add additional water to reach desired consistency (optional).
Parmesan Kale Chips
Modified from www.skinnytaste.com
Ingredients:
12 oz kale, stems removed, cut into desired size pieces
Cooking Spray
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Wash and completely dry kale between a couple of stacks of paper towels.
Place kale on a baking sheet and roast for about 8-10 minutes.
Remove from oven, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over kale.
Replace in oven and bake for additional 2-4 minutes, making sure that the chips don't burn.
Don't forget to stop by the Rec Center to pick up information about the upcoming Zumbathon and more yummy recipes to help you snack healthy!
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