It’s National Snack Month! Today I share healthy snack ideas and tips on News 4 Jacksonville’s River City Live!
A nutritious dip can help encourage consumption of positive food groups like whole grains and veggies
Hummus is a great option. I always look for one made with a short list of high-quality whole food ingredients like the new creamy hummus by Fresh Cravings made with Chilean Extra Virgin Olive Oil, chickpeas and savory tahini. You can find classic, roasted red pepper and roasted garlic flavors at Walmart. Salsa is another great option that is low in calories and high in nutrition. You can find the Fresh Cravings refrigerated salsa chilled in the produce section at Walmart.
If you have friends over or a big family, a snack charcuterie board is a great option!
The key is to make fruits and veggies appealing by offering nutritious dips and fun preparations like the breaded brussels sprouts, cauliflower bites and zucchini sticks part of the Garden Inspirations line by Farm Rich which is all plant based, flavor-focused and available at Walmart.
Next I have everything bagel-stuffed veggies with a plant-based twist!
Stuff bell peppers, cucumbers and celery with plant-based cream cheese and top with everything bagel seasoning. I used the chive and onion Daiya Plant-Based Cream Cheeze which is also available in plain, strawberry and recently launched roasted garlic and herbs. The new recipe comes in a recyclable tub, is super smooth, creamy and spreadable, and free from gluten, soy, dairy, peanuts and tree nuts.
Keep nutritious grab and go options on hand
For a grab and go snack, post workout boost or ingredient in a protein packed recipe – I like the Premier Protein High Protein Shakes because each shake has 30 g of protein, 160 calories and 1 gram of sugar plus 24 vitamins and minerals including antioxidants Vitamins C & E which help support a healthy immune system as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle. What’s really popular now though is protein coffee, you can just pour one of the 11 flavor varieties like vanilla or caramel – you can find where to purchase at premieprotein.com. It helps add that satiety-boosting protein.
