Grab and Go Snacks

One of the biggest problems I see in peoples' lifestyles is skipping snacks! It's so common to eat 2-3 large meals and nothing else throughout the day. This causes your body to hold on to anything you do eat and then store it (as fat) for later. You see, our bodies are super smart. It'll hoard food because it thinks it will need it later since you aren't feeding it frequently. This slows down your metabolism and causes weight gain. On the flip-side, when you eat small meals/snacks throughout the day... you are basically tending a fire (your metabolism). Each small log (food) keeps the burn going. Makes sense, right? That's why fit people eat frequently!

I know what you're thinking ... "What do I eat? I don't have time to make food all day and pack it up". There are TONS of easy/fast options for people on the go. Here are my top 10 favorites...

TOP 10 

ON-THE-GO HEALTHY SNACKS

1. One piece of fruit (apple, orange, banana, peach, pear) & 12-15 almonds or 1TBSP nut butter

2. A snack pack of beef jerky or turkey jerky
3. 1C carrots & 2-3TBSP hummus
4. Quest bar (all-natural protein bar) I LOVE these!!!
5. PB wrap: 1 whole wheat tortilla w/ 1TBSP nut butter
6. Cheese & crackers: 1 string cheese w/ 1 serving whole grain or rice crackers
7. 1/2C Cottage cheese w/ 1 piece of fruit
8. Cocoa Greek yogurt: 1C plain Greek yogurt w/ 1TBSP unsweetened cocoa powder, cinnamon & Stevia
9. Protein Pancake (this is my FAV!!!!) Get the recipe HERE
10. Trail Mix (try making your own w/ a combo of nuts, seeds & unsweetened raisins and/or banana chips). One serving is 1/4th cup.