As busy moms we are always on the go which means we often ignore our hunger pains until we are starving. Then we overeat! Studies show if you add a snack between each meal you will eat less calories overall in the day. A simple way to get your snacks in is to pre-pack them when you make your kids lunch. I also keep a couple of dried snacks in the car for those days that you’re out all day.
Keep your snack portions small around 200 to 300 calories and choose healthy, nutrient dense food.
Here are some suggestions:
1. Pair a piece of fruit with peanut butter, cottage cheese or a slice of deli meat
2. Pair raw or slightly cooked vegetables with a slice of cheese or lean meat
3. Mix a high fiber cereal such as Kashi GoLean Crunch with dried fruit or on its own.
4. Low fat or full fat yogurt
5. Mix dried fruit with just a bit of nuts
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