Tips for healthy snacking

For busy families on the go, try these healthy snacking tips to help you curve your cravings and reduce your calories. 

• Plan Ahead Carrying family snacks in your purse, car or gym bag while out and about can prevent vending machine and fast food cravings. Apples, Raisins, nuts and whole-grain crackers serve as great portable options. 
• Find the Perfect Snack Pairings A blend of nutritious fats, complex carbs and lean proteins can help curb appetites. Consider a cheese stick and pear slices, fruited Greek yogurt or trail mix. 
• Refuel Your Body Naturally The first 30 minutes after any physical activity is the most critical time for parents and kids alike to replenish the body’s energy stores.

Reboot with a natural snack like a handful of dried fruit, which also contains antioxidants and fibre. 

• Curb Those Cravings A healthy bite after school can keep the kids satisfied until dinner. Try carrot sticks and sugar snap peas dipped in hummus, a strawberry banana smoothie or a brown rice cake spread with natural peanut butter topped with banana slices. 
• Treat Yourself With Decadent Alternatives Satisfy your chocolate cravings with nutrient-rich combinations, like strawberries dipped in dark chocolate syrup and rolled in slivered almonds or whole-grain crackers with natural chocolate hazelnut spread. 

Next time that late afternoon hunger strikes, why not try our trail mix recipe which satisfies both the sweet and savoury tooth?