Healthy snacks to take to the beach

While this summer looks a bit different than previous summers, hopefully you can find the time to head to the beach, a local park, or partake in some other outdoor activity. And of course, that means bringing snacks for the family! Just in time, for some great ideas, I contributed to THIS piece in Prevention Magazine.

I  tend to think that two is better than one, and I love combining two foods for the best bang for your buck—taste, filling, and nutritious.   As I told Prevention “You can also get creative with your combos, says Lisa R. Young, Ph.D., R.D.N., author of Finally Full, Finally Slim. Snacks that are high in fiber with lean protein or healthy fats are ideal. “I love creating the ‘perfect pair,’ like apple with nut butter or whole grain crackers with guacamole,” she says.”

For some great ideas, I urge you to read the article. And here are some of my favorite ideas.

• Watermelon (all ways!—cubed, sliced…)
• Frozen berries
• Avocado toast
• Greek yogurt with blackberries and pistachios
• Chickpea salad
• Fruit on a skewer (I love a combo of melons!)
• Homemade kale chips
• Apple with peanut butter
• Guacamole with whole grain crackers
• Hummus veggie wrap
• Air popped popcorn (I LOVE IT WITH A SPRINKING OF PARMESAN CHEESE!)
• Low sodium V8 juice with a rice cake and part-skim cheese or a hard egg
• Edamame and red peppers
• Corn on the cob

Enjoy! And remember to bring along a water bottle, your mask, and to socially distance from your neighbors.

 

**  If you feel you need additional help with meal planning, food shopping tips, mindless eating, and creating a healthy structure, I’m happy to help. I am offering VIRTUAL NUTRITION COUNSELING SESSIONS and can be reached HERE to discuss your unique needs.

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