Snacks you won't find in the office vending machine
If you find yourself wishing you could take a nap in the middle of the afternoon, the reason may be that your body needs energy.
Spacing meals three to four hours apart makes it easier to stay energized throughout the day, so an afternoon snack can be your key to making it through.
Try some of these snack ideas:
- Three cups of microwaved low-fat popcorn
- Four or five whole-wheat crackers with peanut butter
- Fresh fruit, either plain or with low-fat cheese
- Half of a small whole-wheat bagel topped with one tablespoon of peanut butter or hummus
- One cup of low-fat yogurt with two tablespoons whole-grain cereal
- Six to eight carrot and pepper strips with low-fat salad dressing
- Two tablespoons of sunflower or pumpkin seeds
- One-fourth cup of trail mix
- An eight-ounce fresh fruit yogurt smoothie
Remember, snacking from a bag or box often results in overeating. To avoid accidental over-eating, pre-package your snacks in portion controlled sizes or place the portion on a plate instead of eating straight from the bag or box.
Content Source: American Dietetic http://www.eatright.org.
