Tips for Healthy Quarantine Snacking
Guest Blogger:
- Isabella Pratt
- Plant-Based Nutritionist Certificate (completed March 2020)
- Bachelor of Public Health (2021)
- Instagram: @coolbeans_nutrition (#rd2be)
- Web Site: Cool Beans Nutrition
Holy Guacamole!
Looking for a healthier alternative to chips for your guac?
Take some corn tortillas and bake them till crispy. Add a sprinkle of
salt and lime juice, then cut them into chips. Oil free and delicious!
Find yourself snacking a bit extra during quarantine?
Don't worry, that is totally normal as you are most likely spending more time in your house than usual and these are quite extenuating times to begin with. Here are a few tips to help you keep that snacking on the healthier side in this time of disarray!
- Don't bring unhealthy snacks into the household. If they aren't in the house, how can you eat them?
- Serve yourself a serving of whatever snack you have, then put away the bag or box, and take your snack into a different room.
- Eat an apple first. If you really don't want the apple, then you probably aren't that hungry and are just "snacky".
- Drink a large glass of water before you snack. Sometimes you are really just thirsty.
- Eat filling meals and try to follow your hunger cues to see if you are bored or if you are actually hungry.
Intention, Not Perfection
Now remember, it's ok to snack! Just try to stay away from processed and packaged foods that might not make your stomach feel so hot. Those types of snacks can not only make you feel less than your best, but will also lead to unwanted health impacts.
It will take some retraining to acclimate your brain and body to a new way of snacking. And there will be "slip ups" along the way. But don't be discouraged when this happens. And don't let it dissuade you from your goal.
Amazing Arils!
Ever had pomegranate seeds?
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| The red juicy part surrounding the seed is actually known as an "aril". This fruit is super high in fiber & numerous vitamins and other healthy benefits. Enjoy them on their own, in a salad, on oats or in cereal. |
More Resources:
- 21 Healthy Vegan Snacks Recommended by a Nutritionist by Woman'sDay
- 24 Healthy Vegan Snack Ideas by healthline
- 15 of the Best Vegan Snacks by Men'sHealth
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