By Carol Harrison, RD
Help your clients to eat better in the long run by making small changes over time, like swapping sugary snacks for protein-filled snacks that help to curb hunger, and build and repair muscle. Here are three dietitian-approved options that are also perfect for on-the-go eating.
TIP: Remind clients that a way to avoid turning a snack into a meal (unless of course a large snack is warranted!) is to try not to snack while distracted with things like working, driving or watching TV. When we are distracted we tend to overeat.
Delicious hard-cooked eggs
Two eggs serves up 12 grams of hunger-curbing protein, vitamins and minerals, all for a mere 140 calories.
What’s more? With Eggs2go! TM you’ll get a boost of inflammation-fighting omega-3 fats. It’s a natural alternative to supplements. All it takes is adding flaxseed to a hen’s diet!
TIP: Look for Eggs2go! TM in packs of two in the deli section of grocery stores or packs of six in the egg section. These pair great with raw veggies like grape tomatoes or sugar snap peas.
Todd’s Better Snacks
New to the snack market, these lightly puffed flavoured crisps are made from high-quality Canadian egg white protein (each bag contains 2 ½ egg whites), plus prairie lentils (and are peanut and gluten-free). They can satisfy a savoury snack craving and help curb hunger until your next meal with 10 grams of protein in each portion-controlled bag.
TIP: Todd’s Protein Crisps are available in BBQ, salt and vinegar, sour cream and onion, sea salt and vinegar flavours and can be ordered online: Todd’s Better Snacks.
Almonds
These are an oldie, but reliable goodie. Just a small handful of almonds (23 almonds, one ounce) packs six grams of protein plus four grams of fiber for a winning hunger-curbing combo with that crunch appeal many of us crave in a snack.
What’s more? You also get about 50% of your antioxidant vitamin E needs, helpful to keep our immune system in tip top shape.
TIP: Pack up single-serve containers with a small handful of almonds for easy grab-and-go snacks. Keep them at work, in the car and in your gym bag. Almonds pair well with banana slices, a mandarin orange or crisp apple.
Find out more Healthy Snack Ideas for Adults and be sure to visit www.unlockfood.ca
