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Eat healthy - even while on the go
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(ARA) - Busy schedules and holiday activities can keep you on the run, making it hard to eat healthy at this time of year. There are times when you miss a meal and over-indulge at a later hour, but with a little snack preparation, you can stay on schedule and on track with healthful eating habits.
Tips include:
Start your day with breakfast.
Eat a healthy breakfast every morning to get your day started off right. Toast with fruit jams, yogurt, oatmeal, a vegetable omelet or whole grain cereal all are fantastic healthy options to get your day started on a good note.
Snack responsibly.
Keep a variety of healthy snacks on hand that aren't too large in portion but are easy to grab throughout the day. Try crackers that are made with real, but simple ingredients, such as Back to Nature's Seed and Herb Crackers. Available in three flavors - Poppy Thyme, Sesame Tarragon and Sunflower Basil - these crackers contain no artificial preservatives, no artificial flavors or colors and contain no cholesterol or trans fat. If you're feeling creative, pair any variety of these crackers with a low fat spread or cheese.
Carry on-the-go snacks.
Travel with a light and healthy snack that you can fit into your purse. A bag of nuts, handful of granola, a snack bar or even an apple can help you keep those hunger cravings at bay while you're shopping, picking your children up after school or running errands around town.
Maintain a meal schedule.
Try to eat at the same time every day. This can be difficult to control with multiple family schedules, but by eating meals at a consistent time every day, your body won't send you hunger pains from a delayed meal.
Share your healthy habits.
Serve healthy snacks that not only look good, but taste good too at parties. Great options include cookies that contain real chunks of fruit and nuts such as those from Back to Nature. Try Back to Nature Granola Cookies in Cranberry Pecan and Honey Nut that are sweetened naturally with cane juice, fruit juice and honey. If you're looking for something sweeter, opt for Back to Nature's Chocolate Chunk cookies that contain Rainforest Alliance-certified chocolate. Combine the cookies with fruit slices or a mixed fruit salad and you'll have the perfect party snack mix.
By keeping yourself healthy while on the go, you can enjoy life and accomplish more activities. But don't keep these secrets to yourself - share some of your great-tasting snacks with friends.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
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