Healthy Snacking

Snacks:

To ward off that hunger in between meals snacks are key.  Many dieters look down upon snacks thinking it is just extra calories and ones to lead to extra pounds, this notion however is false.  Snacks not only keep our stomachs full and minds alert, but they keep us from over indulging at meals.  As with everything there are healthy snacks and not so healthy snacks. Instead of sugar filled, chemically altered, and packed with fat, focus on snacks that provide us with fiber, whole wheat carbohydrates, and of course protein to give us that energy boost.  One easy snack to make is a trail mix.  This trail mix provides us with healthy fats, lots of protein and those essential carbohydrates.  This snack is portable and easy to make on a Sunday and have for the week ahead.  Feel free to substitute your favorite nuts in place of my choices, here is my favorite trail mix recipe:

Almond Lover Trail Mix

Ingredients

•   1 cup cocoa-dusted almonds

•   1 cup dry-roasted almonds

•   1 cup pitted dried dates, chopped

•   1 cup raisins (golden or regular)

•   1 cup prunes, chopped

•   1 cup dried apricots, chopped

Directions

Combine the ingredients in a large bowl. Store in an air tight container.