7/7/2023 0 Comments Healthier snack ideas![]() ![]() The best types of snacks are those that have protein and/or fibre. Snacking can help prevent overeating at mealtimes by satisfying your hunger so you’re not starving by the time of your next meal. Grab a yogurt with a piece of fruit for a quick and easy snack. Pair up roasted unsalted soy nuts with sliced cucumber, bell peppers or celery. Try higher fibre granola bars with at least 4 grams of fibre or make your own. Portion it into small containers for a quick grab and go option. Make your own homemade trail mix made with dry cereal, dried fruit, nuts and seeds. Save money by keeping snacks on-hand at work, in the car or in your bag.įruit that is easy to carry: apples, oranges, bananas, plums, pears, grapes and fruit cups. Enjoy with crisp apple slices.įive snack ideas for when you’re on the go ![]() Melt cheese onto a whole grain English muffin. Top whole grain melba toast or crackers with tuna or canned salmon. Cut into triangles and pair them up with: hummus, tzatziki, canned baked beans, egg salad, refried beans, applesauce, homemade fruit salsa, tomato salsa, guacamole, or dahl. Whole grain cereal, milk and fruit is a great snack you can enjoy at home.īake up whole wheat tortillas in the oven until they are crisp. Turn it into trail mix by adding some whole grain cereal, nuts, dried fruit and seeds. Enjoy it with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Plain popcorn is a great whole grain, high fibre snack. Meet Canada’s Food Guide recommendation of choosing whole grain foods with these ideas. Try this kid favourite : Peanut Butter and Fruit Poutine Grab a bunch of grapes with a handful of walnuts. Try unsweetened applesauce topped with sliced almonds and cinnamon. Or experiment with this Yogurt Banana Split.īlend up some frozen fruit with vanilla yogurt for something different. Keep it interesting by mixing up your fruit choices – berries one day, pineapple chunks with shredded, unsweetened coconut another day. Yogurt and fruit is a classic combination. It is easy to prepare, refreshingly sweet and perfect for when you are on the go. If you are looking for other snack options beyond plain fruit, try some of these ideas: Switch up your dip to keep it interesting.įruit makes a great snack at any time of day. If you find it difficult to eat plain vegetables, try pairing them with a dip once in a while. Keep washed and chopped veggies in your fridge so that they are ready for grab-and-go snacks. Including vegetables in your snacks is a great way to boost your intake. We all know vegetables are good for us, but sometimes it’s hard to eat enough vegetables at meals alone. Skip the vending machine or coffee shop and give these delicious ideas a try. Eating a small snack between meals can help you to feel satisfied and prevent overeating at your next meal. ![]() Snacks keep you energized throughout the day. You know it’s time for a snack when you get hungry mid-morning or mid-afternoon. ![]()
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