Snacking Smarter | My Top 4 Snack Tips
This post was sponsored by Fresh From Florida as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central, however, all opinions expressed are my own.
Snacking smarter doesn’t have to be tedious or bland, with these snack tips you’ll be snacking smarter in no time. I’ll be sharing a delicious Red Pepper Hummus Recipe I love with you, that you’ll be sure to love too!
I’m a big “snacker”, I think a lot of people are too but we often choose not so good snacks. They are usually easier to grab and go, and we fall to their charm.
TIP 1: Remove all Temptation
Easier said than done… in order for us not to fall prey to these unhealthy snack options (looking at you potato chips), we have to do decide to be healthy and feed our bodies what it needs. It’s a lot harder to choose healthier options when we have chocolate chip cookies staring down at you.
TIP 2: Preparation is Key
Have your snacks prepared ahead of time. Having your fridge and pantry stocked with quick healthy snacks will get you on the right track. Pre-wash fruits and veggies have them ready to go containers.
TIP 3: Portion Control
Control your snack portions. The whole point is to get you through to the next meal, not the snack be your meal. Portion your snacks accordingly while preparing them for their proportionately sized containers and stick to your guns.
TIP 4: Choose Fresh Ingredients
You don’t want to reach for processed foods, choosing fresh ingredients not only helps out with your nutritional goals for the day. It’s hard enough trying to fit all those fruits and veggies into our diet, so use this snacking opportunity to snack smarter with fresh foods.
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And as promised here’s an excellent recipe to get you on your way to snacking smarter and healthier.
Red Pepper Hummus Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 large cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
- 1/3 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped and drained
You can find the full Recipe here.
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Easy tips for when those chocolate chip cookies I love are staring me in the face. Looking forward to trying the hummus!
I’m one year PP and realizing more and more that I need tos top making excuses for excessive snacking. These are all incredibly helpful and practical – and that hummus looks amazing!
These are such great tips! Will absolutely keep these in mind!
Belle
As I am positive that you know snacking is actually quite healthy but only when the snacks chosen are also healthy. Great tips!
I can definitely use this post! I’ve been snaking on cupcakes and ice cream for weeks. I need to snack healthier.
we can’t eat hummus – husband is allergic to lentils and chickpeas 🙁 this looks god too!
Great tips! Number 1 is the key. I’ve found that by cutting up my fruit and/or veggies when I get home from the grocery store, and just washing them and prepping, really helps me to snack healthier. When you’re hungry you don’t want to spend a lot of time preparing your snack. 😉 Thanks for sharing!
I had no idea how much i like hummus! I tried it a few months ago. The roasted rest pepper is my favorite on Pita chips.