{"id":279,"date":"2021-04-07T23:23:41","date_gmt":"2021-04-07T23:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplestartnutrition.com\/?p=279"},"modified":"2021-07-24T17:48:45","modified_gmt":"2021-07-24T17:48:45","slug":"put-an-end-to-munching-by-choosing-the-right-snacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplestartnutrition.com\/?p=279","title":{"rendered":"Put an End to Munching by Choosing the Right Snacks"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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So it\u2019s about 2:30 PM.\u00a0 My stomach is growling and my energy is fading fast. Yes, I ate lunch, but it\u2019s too early to dive into dinner. I\u2019d love to snack on a bag of sour cream and onion potato chips or maybe some M&M\u2019s, but I know this isn\u2019t the best choice\u2026 So what should grab, which won\u2019t result in a sugar crash, as my midday snack?\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

A healthy snack <\/strong>should include a carbohydrate (carb)<\/strong>, protein<\/strong> and fat<\/strong> to keep your body full until your next meal.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Here are some examples of snacks that you might find in your kitchen or are able to prepare prior to starting your day:<\/p>\n\n

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  1. Apple\/banana (carb) and peanut butter (protein and fat)\u00a0<\/li>\n
  2. Trail mix<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n
  3. String cheese (protein and fat) and whole wheat crackers (carb)<\/li>\n
  4. Nuts (protein and fat) and fresh fruit (carb)\u00a0<\/li>\n
  5. Hard-boiled egg (protein and fat) and fruit (carb)<\/li>\n
  6. Peanut butter (protein and fat) with whole wheat crackers (carb)<\/li>\n
  7. Greek yogurt (perfect package of all 3 macronutrients!)\u00a0<\/li>\n
  8. Hummus (carb, protein and fat) and vegetables\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
  9. Smoothie with fruit (carb)\/vegetable and peanut butter (protein and fat), Greek \u00a0 yogurt (all 3 macronutrients)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    If you are heading to the vending machine to purchase a quick fix, here are some healthier options you may find in there.\u00a0 These items can also be stored in your desk drawer, purse or car for easy access and you need that afternoon pick me up:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

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    1. Trail mix<\/li>\n
    2. Popcorn<\/li>\n
    3. Peanut butter crackers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

      Recently my go to snacks have been peanut butter on whole wheat crackers or a half of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat bread.\u00a0 These are items that I have to make at home before work, but come in handy when I\u2019m starving midday.\u00a0 They also are super easy to eat while I\u2019m typing away at my desk at work.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

      Now it\u2019s your turn to find your satisfying healthy snack!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

      This blog was written by Amanda J, Stahl, RD, LDN, co-founder of Simple Start Nutrition.\u00a0 For more blog posts and nutrition information follow @simplestartnutrition on Instagram and Facebook.\u00a0 Also feel free to contact us, by visiting our website (simplestartnutrition.com<\/a>) to schedule an appointment to discuss your nutrition related needs.\u00a0 We are here to help.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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