How To Snack Healthy

Hello Busy Mums,

🤯Mindless snacking - My Achilles Heel! Even the word “Snack” (which is used on repeat in my household sends me into a tizzy).

So how can we become good snackers? I’m going to show you how👏

Here’s my top 3 hacks when it comes to snacking more healthily, enabling you to feel more energised, avoid those sugar crashes and to nourish your body and soul …. So lets get started!

Tip 1: Prep your Snacks

Sounds obvious but starting the week with your fridge and cupboards stocked with healthy snacks is a game changer. It will help take away the temptation to grab for the sugary snack that are in the press or mindlessly snack on treats in the afternoon.

How do we do it?

👉Be realistic in your snack choices. There’s no point buying the carrots, celery and hummus if its not going to be touched! Prepare snacks you actually LIKE! For example try this :

✅Greek yoghurt with berries, seeds, grated dark chocolate and squeeze of honey, OR some no bake protein balls OR apple slices dunked in nut butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon. I’ve lots of healthy snacks on my Instagram Page, go check them out.

Tip 2: Pair protein with fiber

Instead of grabbing just crackers, pair them with a protein source (eg: hummus, cheese or sliced turkey). Even better swap your crackers to wholemeal or oatcakes which can help support your blood sugar levels and prevent those sugar spikes and crashes. When we combine a protein source with fiber it helps you feel fuller for longer and reduce the likelihood of grabbing for those sugary processed foods.

🎉Before I dive into Tip 3 if you have missed any of my articles - most popular include👇

➡️How to Meal Plan for Busy Working Mums

➡️Getting off the Sugar Train

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.....and SO MUCH MORE, simply click into my BLOG page above which will give you access to read them all at your leisure👇

Tip 3: Snacks on the go

Do you find yourself being a taxi service for your kids? Ferrying them to matches, playdates, school, and you get stuck in traffic, you get HANGRY and you pull into Circle K to grab the packet of crisps, chocolate bar and a cuppa?

To avoid this try to have a supply of snacks in your bag and car, for example a bag of nuts and dried fruit, banana, apple, dark chocolate, granola bar. And ALWAYS carry a bottle of water.

🙋‍♀️Did you know the same centre of the brain that controls your thirst controls your hunger. We often think we’re hungry when in fact we just thirsty.

So give the above 3 simple “Snack Hacks” a go and see how these little tweaks can go a long way to supporting your energy levels and your overall health and wellness.

💖Thank you so much for being here and I hope you are enjoying my Monthly Newsletter.

Much Love

Susan

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