Showing posts with label fruit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fruit. Show all posts

Friday, April 6, 2018

On-the-Go Snacks – Affordable and Reasonable Choices

Everyone has their own favorite snack. These are not always the healthiest choices. It is sometimes difficult to find on-the-go snacks that travel well. With a little research, you can find better choices. It is possible to find reasonable selections that are affordable.
This requires comparing similar products and reading labels. If your goal is to stock your work fridge with exciting treats, consider a combo package of snacks. You can enjoy a Snackventure by Hillshire.
Another option to try is prepackaged humus and chips. These will likely be found in the refrigerated section of the grocery store. Some snacks cost more than others, which often has something to do with nutritional details. Let’s take a look at a couple of choices;
Trail Mix Combinations
There are many different types of trail mix products on the market today. You can find bargain priced mixes with standard nuts, raisins and chocolate candies. The other end of the spectrum may be a mix with dried blueberries and macadamia nuts.
These can be separated into snack or sandwich bags and taken to work. The Speed of Life will not prevent you from snacking healthy.
Fruit & Veggie Sticks
One of the healthiest snack choices is going to be on the produce aisle. You have an array of terrific fruits and vegetables to choose from. Slicing an apple or pear will help you to find a budget-friendly snack. Peanut butter is a nice paring with these fruit stick options.
Peppers, cucumbers and squash are delicious raw vegetables for snacking. Dips like sour cream and chive complement this selection.
Flavored Crackers
Butter crackers are some of the most popular for making snacks. You can enjoy these in combination with other products or on their own. There are saltines, pita, pretzel and various types of crackers to choose from.
If you prefer plain you will find brands that fit your budget. Flavored selections include wasabi, cheddar, barbeque and even onion.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Snacking Options: Fresh Fruit

Oftentimes snacks are the culprits behind people putting on unwanted pounds. Most of the snacks that we eat have been long time favorites. If your goal is to eat healthy and lose weight, making better food selections is important. Processed snacks are not the best choices for nutritional eating. One of the great options for snacking is fresh fruit.

Organic produce has become more and more popular over recent years. These are fruits and vegetables that have been grown naturally, without pesticides. There are benefits to eating non-organic and organic fruits. Both of these are better for you than snacks with preservatives. Let’s take a look at some fruit ideas.

A simple fruit salad
Pick a few of your favorite fruits and make a simple salad. Pineapples, grapes, and peaches are delectable items for a fruit salad. These fruits will naturally make their own juice, but can be encourage with a little sugar.

Orange slice and cottage cheese
A great way to get Vitamin C and Calcium is to combine two snacks. Orange slices and cottage cheese together make a delicious snack or dessert. This is also an offering to increase your protein intake.

Apples
There are so many different types of apples, which it’s easy to find one you’ll like. In fact, purchasing a variety of apples each week provides you with a choice. Some apples are sweet, while others are distinctly tart. The health benefits of this fruit are beneficial. They are easy snacks to store and to transport.