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You are here: Home / Health / Healthy Snacks for Busy Women

Healthy Snacks for Busy Women

September 15, 2014 by Demelza Young

Sometimes three square meals per day just doesn’t cut it.  When you’re a busy individual you might forget to eat or, if you’re like me, you inevitably find yourself getting peckish in between meals.  If you find that you truly are hungry, it’s beneficial to pack yourself some healthy snacks so that you don’t overeat during your next meal or opt for unhealthy choices while on the go.  Vending machines, fast food restaurants, and convenience stores have begun offeringmore in the way of healthy alternatives, but unfortunately many of them are still filled with sugar, salt, and empty calories.  Anyway, isn’t it more convenient to already have some delicious snacks at your disposal?  Snacks don’t need to be over thought, but they should provide essential nutrients and calories to keep you going in between meals.  Here are some ideas to get you started:

 

  • Nut butter (peanut, almond, and cashew are three of my favorites) and crackers – both are cheap, filling, and healthy options as long as you know what to look for.  It’s best to choose a nut butter with minimal ingredients (added sugar really isn’t necessary) and whole grain crackers (such as Triscuits).
  • Cheese and crackers.
  • Celery and nut butter.
  • Apple slices and cheese/nut butter or yogurt, for dipping.
  • Low-fat dairy products such as Greek yogurt (you can find it in many varieties nowadays) and light string cheese.
  • Small handful of nuts (pistachios, almonds, soy nuts, walnuts – just be conscious of portion sizes) or seeds (sunflower are my favorite).
  • Fresh fruit, such as grapes or a banana (wrap more fragile fruits, such as plums, peaches, and pears in tin foil for traveling) – the natural fiber helps keep you full.

o   You can also try freezing the fruit beforehand; frozen grapes and frozen banana slices are truly a treat!

  • Fruit salad.
  • Fresh vegetables such as celery/carrot sticks, sugar snap peas (3 1/3 cups for only 100 calories!)/snow peas, sliced bell peppers, and even cauliflower florets or zucchini, with hummus.
  • DIY 100-calorie snack packs.
  • Hard-boiled eggs – you can make a batch one night, and you’re ready to go for a few days afterward!
  • Cottage cheese + cinnamon and/or 1/2 c fresh fruit.
  •  Popcorn.
  • Unsweetened applesauce.
  • Homemade vegetable chips.
  • DIY Lunchables – don’t pretend you didn’t love these as a kid!  Marla Meredith has some excellent tips for a healthier version.

 

Keep in Mind:

  • If you buy a low-fat or “light” products, check to see whether they are high in sugar.  Companies like to make nutrition-related claims on the front of the packaging to draw you in, so you should always check the nutritional information panel.
  • The best snacks are ones that supply whole grains, important nutrients such as calcium, iron or protein, or that are high in fiber or protein.
  • Snacks with low GI carbs (such as yogurt, baked beans, pears, apples, and nuts) tend to tide you over longer.
  • Try to create individual portions rather than mindlessly snack. Don’t open a box of nuts or crackers and munch mechanically; take out what you need, put it on a plate or in a bowl, and secure the rest.
  • Remember: your aim is to have a snack that’s filling, satisfies your hunger, and doesn’t leave you hungry again in less than an hour but is also not hefty or overloaded with fat, salt, sugar and calories.

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About Demelza Young

Demelza Young is an alumni of Northern Kentucky University. She currently enjoys volunteering her time in her local community, reviewing online content with her cat, and sharing quality recipes.

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  1. Maria Iemma says

    September 15, 2014 at 9:45 am

    I have to remember to bring healthy snacks with me to work because when that mid morning or mid afternoon hunger strikes I would not be tempted to visit the vending machine for chips etc.

  2. Dorothy Boucher says

    September 15, 2014 at 10:04 am

    I love these tips and ideas, frozen banana’s are one of my favorites with grapes and eating nuts.. peanut butter is filling but I find I always want more and with that apples 🙂 thanks for share 🙂

  3. Alina R says

    September 15, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    This is something I struggle with a lot. Thanks for the tips. I got to keep my eye on those “low fat” products, usually way too much sugar! Love the idea of homemade vegetable chips! I gotta try those, thanks for the great post 🙂

  4. Kasie Tillman says

    September 15, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    Thank you for these tips! Im working on getting healthier. I NEED to start eating healthier snacks.

  5. Carolyn R says

    September 17, 2014 at 12:09 am

    Thanks for sharing! Wonderful advice & Tips.

  6. Deb E says

    September 17, 2014 at 12:49 am

    Yes nut butters and nuts in general are so satisfying and good for protein, which I don’t get enough of. Very easy to transport too just a bit expensive sometimes.

  7. Brittani says

    September 18, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    This is an awesome post. I have a tendency to snack and when I do it is stuff I dont really want or know arent the best snacks. This is a great thing to keep in mind.

  8. Maari says

    September 23, 2014 at 7:31 am

    Thank You for this! I love finding new ideas for a healthy snack! 🙂

  9. ebony hocutt says

    September 26, 2014 at 11:53 pm

    i usually carry nuts with me to snack on. love the idea of frozen banana slices, will have to try them. thanks for the ideas.

  10. Theresa Perez says

    September 27, 2014 at 4:11 am

    I love apples with peanut butter. Celery with peanut butter. Crackers with peanut butter. I love peanut butter.

  11. Rosie says

    October 5, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    Thanks for the good ideas here – almost everyone is busy for one reason or another. Even if you work at a place where healthy snacks can be purchased, it adds up to a huge amount of “dough”!! Much better to make and bring your own!

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