Finding or making healthy, nutritious snacks can be hard - especially when that bag of chips is easily accessible.
I want to share with you some of my favorite healthy snacks that are easy to make - and will make you feel much better than any junk food!
1. Skinned Cucumbers
- This is one of my favorite snacks - and is very refreshing, especially during summer.
- First, skin the outside of the cucumber.
- Then, chop into medium-sized peices.
- Sprinkle with salt & pepper.
- Eat!
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| Skinned Cucumbers |
2. Peanut Butter & Celery
- Celery is a non-calorie food (you actually burn calories when you eat it!). And, peanut butter is so good for you (in moderation). It contains healthy fat & protein!
- All you need to do is fill the middle of the celery stick with peanut butter & enjoy.
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| Peanut Butter & Celery |
3. Cottage Cheese & Fruit
- This snack is low-cal, light and packed with nutrition.
- The easiest way to prepare this is to put 1/4 of a cup of cottage cheese in a bowl.
- Then, chop a fruit of your choice (apples, pears, etc.) to put on top or on the side.
- Yummy!
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| Cottage Cheese & Fruit |
4. Hummus
- Chickpeas (which are the main ingredient in hummus) are a fantastic healthy snack all on their own. They are actually a great source of protein - believe it or not!
- Anyways - you can eat hummus with pita bread or pretzels (or better yet, celery or carrots)!
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| Hummus |
What are some of your favorite snacks?
...xox...
Liz
I've always been asked questions about what I eat and how I prepare my meals for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Well - it all starts with what you buy at the grocery store.
I've always been told to shop around the outer edges. In other words, don't go down the aisles.
Why?
Because that is where ALL the processed foods are - which are so harmful to your body. I try to stay away from anything that is pre-packaged and/or I cannot read the ingredients on the label (ex. Maltodextrin - which was on the back label of a Cheetos bag).
So, what are around the outer edges at your local grocery store?
- Veggies, Fruits, Meats, Milk, Orange Juice, Yogurt, Cheese, Poultry, Seafood, Breads
More importantly - I try to shop organic. I know it can get expensive. So, if you are on a budget (like me), then you should really concentrate on buying organic milk (I've heard horror stories about "regular" milk) & meats (steaks, chicken, pork & fish).
So, the next time you are at your local grocery store - remember to shop only around the outer edges. Then, you can start cooking meals with "real" ingredients. It will taste better than anything coming right out of a box. And, when you cook healthy meals - you will lose weight!
Stay tuned for some healthy recipes! ;)
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| Pink Kitchen |
...xox...
Liz
