Probably the most common question I am asked is " What can I eat for a snack?""Produce & Protein" snacks are my secret weapon to keeping clients feeling full and satisfied until their next meal. Why? This power-packed combination provides fiber to satisfy your belly and protein to satisfy your mind. Since we typically have to feel full and feel finished to stop eating, this combo works wonders!
Summer is right around the corner so finding a produce and protein snack is easier than ever. Get creative! Try a new flavor combination.
Here are few ideas to get you started:
- sliced apples + walnuts
- strawberries + feta + baby spinach
- celery sticks + peanut butter
- sliced melon + deli ham
- baby carrots + hummus
- hard-boiled egg + celery
- sliced avocado + cherry tomatoes
- cucumber slices + tuna
- deli turkey + baby spinach
- watermelon cubes + feta cheese
- cottage cheese + pineapple
- Greek yogurt + strawberries
What's your favorite combination?
Danielle Omar, MS, RD
The Food Confidence Expert
www.foodconfidence.com
Where is the protein with the avocado + cherry tomatoes? Is it the avocado?
ReplyDeleteHA! I was just seeing who is paying attention! Yes, avocado does not have a lot of protein, but it does contain healthy-for-you monounsaturated fats. Fat can also provide a feeling of fullness for the mind as well as the belly, since fat keeps everything in our stomachs a bit longer. Hummus also works this way, as well as peanut butter - which are both higher in fat than in protein!
ReplyDeleteI like the last three combinations. I always eat fruit for snacks. Sometimes I mixed it with nuts or seeds. If I want something more sweet, I eat dried fruit. Vegetable is on my plate only on lunch and diner.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Keep it up the good work and also keep posting.
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