Eating healthy is not about cutting all fun foods out of your diet; it is simply about changing the quality and types of food you eat.
Healthy can be just as delicious as any other way of eating, and there is a wide variety of food that will help you avoid temptation and ensure you thrive in every way.
By eating a variety of tasty snacks, you will find it easier to stick to a healthy eating plan.
Here are a few ideas to keep you going when you are tempted to indulge in unhealthy foods…. Or when you your kids are asking for the tenth time in 15 minutes “What’s there to eat?”
Simple Trail Mix
This snack is easy to personalise, put together and keep on hand wherever you go.
Simply pick your favorite nuts, dried fruits and other goodies like roasted chickpeas.
Choose organic dried fruits that contain no preservatives, and choose a variety or raw and roasted nuts without any added low-quality oils.
Loaded Smoothie
A smoothie is a treat you can have every day, and with major benefits to your health.
Add in a variety of fresh or frozen fruits, such as cherries, berries and mangos. Add in a large handful of greens such as kale or spinach.
Pop in some flaxseeds or chia seeds, and add a bit of Greek or dairy-free yoghurt.
Blend with water, ice or coconut water and it is ready to go!
Greek Yoghurt Parfait
If you are bored of eating the same Greek yoghurt day after day, make a parfait out of it.
Simply use a clear glass and layer Greek yoghurt, berries, organic granola and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
Swap the items occasionally when you get bored of them for a brand-new treat every time you make it. Variety keeps you from getting fed up and falling back into old eating habits.
Hummus and Veggies
Hummus and veggies is a great snack to eat when you are quite hungry, because it is extremely filling.
Hummus is super easy to make by blending chickpeas with ingredients such as tahini, fresh garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and a bit of salt. Add any spices you enjoy such as cumin and paprika.
Cut a bunch of your favourite fresh vegetables into bite-size pieces, or serve with rice cakes or crackers, if you are feeling in the mood for something “chip-like.”
Energy Bites
Energy bites can be as individualized as you are.
If you are the adventurous type, simply begin pouring ingredients into a huge mixing bowl.
Begin with a nut butter of your choice, and add things like sesame seeds, chia seeds, cocoa powder, oat flour, honey and maple syrup.
You can get as creative as you like with additional ingredients. These can be frozen and eaten any time you need a quick, healthy snack.
Kale Chips
Kale chips are a great substitute when you have a craving for unhealthy, packaged potato chips.
Wash the kale and dry thoroughly, then drizzle olive oil and a shake of salt over it. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes and enjoy.
You can eat snacks that are both healthy and enjoyable! Doing so will help you push away cravings for the food you used to eat.
When you are in the mood to make wrong food choices, simply choose one of these snacks instead and keep yourself and your kids on track with being healthy!Are you looking for further help on how you could Implement these or other healthy strategies into your home?
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