Healthy Snacking!

If you're trying to follow a diet, strict or otherwise, the usual suggestion is 5 small meals a day. The first few weeks went great, but now you're getting bored and running out of ideas, so we gathered up 10 of our favorite concoctions just for you!


1. A quater of an avocado spread (ditch the mayo!!) on a slice of whole wheat bread topped with three hard boiled egg whites. For a little extra seasoning, sprinkle with Redmonds season salt. Toast the bread if you have a toaster handy!

2. A classic, but favorite, apples and peanut butter. Healthier? Top those apple slices with almond butter (we use Sunflower Market brand).

3. Grab a slice of your favorite white cheese such as Muenster or provolone, low fat turkey lunch meat, and a large piece of lettuce. Lay flat and roll it up. Great for on the go!

4. Almonds are a fantastic source of energy and raisins are a delicious texture contrast. So grab a handful of both for a quick and easy snack.

5. If you're at the gas station eye balling those mouth watering candy bars that you know you can't have, go to the next isle over and grab a Cliff Bar instead. They have tons of flavors like the Double Chocolate Brownie!

6. Protein is essential and cottage cheese has a lot of it! If you're not a big fan of going solo with it, add your favorite fruit to a half cup of cottage cheese. Some of our favorites are oranges, peaches and strawberries!

7. Tuna spread on whole wheat crackers. Top with some oval sliced pickles for a little zest!

8. Humus and celery (or any other veggies) is a great way to substitute chips and dip at parties or for an on the go snack. Sunflower Market has many different flavors of humus for you to choose from!

9. Lara Bars are another convenient substitute for candy bars. Pick them up just about anywhere in the protein bar section! Oh yeah, and they're specially made for women!!

10. Fresh fruit smoothies with non-fat yogurt are a wonderful substitute for those elusive ice cream cravings. Want them for breakfast but don't have much time? Prepare everything the night before and then just throw it in the blender on the way out the door! Yum!


If you have any other ideas, please send them our way! info@upwardmotionpt.com

Happy Snacking!

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