Holiday season can be a wonderful time of year, with family gatherings and cookie exchanges. Here are smart-snacking tips to help you eat less to avoid eating too many tempting treats, or to fuel yourself for the holiday shopping marathon.
* Happy Trail(s) Mix: To keep you energized on the go, keep homemade trail mix handy. This delicious mix is rich in vitamins, fiber, healthy fats and provides energy that will allow you to shop without feeling deprived. For a festive touch, customize it with your favorite ingredients.
* Pack in the Protein: Every family has traditional holiday recipes, and many serve as sides to the main course. No matter if your family prefers turkey, ham or turducken as their main meal, the holidays are a time to enjoy the food you rarely get to prepare. To keep your blood sugar under control while you wait for the big meal to arrive, consider substituting small amounts of protein. You can grab and go snacks like meat snacks to boost your metabolism and provide you with long-lasting energy.
Be aware that meat snacks are high in sugar and sodium. Deli Snackers by Land O’Frost is a great option for healthy snacking. It’s a baked meat snack made with high-quality, oven-roasted beef. This delicious and convenient option has over 10 grams of nourishing proteins per serving and less than 400mg of sodium. It’s the perfect snack to satisfy your healthy-eating goals.
* Festive Fiber: To prevent the mid-afternoon stomach grumble, use a muffin tin to make a batch of portion-controlled oatmeal cups –a healthy and delicious snack that can be enjoyed any time of the day. Oatmeal is rich in fiber and will help you feel full before you go to dinner. Natural ingredients like maple sugar and cinnamon can also be used to satisfy your sweet tooth, so you won’t reach out for sugary pastries or other junk food.
Why wait for New Year’s Eve? Start your resolutions now! You can kick-start the holiday season by trying these healthy snacks, without having to sacrifice the fun.
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