Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Snacks are a critical component of a healthy diet. Allowing too long between meals invites cravings, impulse food decisions and can encourage us to eat quickly and too much when we do sit down for a meal. However, the wrong type of snack can keep us munching on empty calories only to find we are still hungry. When cooped up in the car for several hours, having some smart snacks ready for munching will help you avoid wrecking your nutrition plan before you even reach your destination…
Pantry door open, my eyes browsed the items on the shelf until I found the quick and easy solution- granola. Sweet, crunchy and easy to pour into my hand. It was early morning and my early bird newborn was hungry, but so was I. Granola was a quick and easily accessible solution, but after I had consumed my third handful, I wondered why I didn’t choose a different option. There was a slight bit of regret…
DID YOU KNOW… according to research, there are 9 critical nutrients Americans aged 2 and up UNDER-consume every day? That’s right, thousands of kids, teens, adults, and elderly aren’t getting enough nutrients to promote optimal health, wellness and energy. Good health is about nourishing and fueling our bodies so that we feel and perform our best. And, it’s not as hard, expensive or complicated as we might think! You can amp up your nutrition with a few no-brainer tweaks.