Do you snack on unhealthy foods at midnight, when you are stressed, or constantly running on the go? 

I have been there.

Carvings for sugar, salt, and carbs sound tasty at the moment but the negative effects on the body are not good.  Since I have changed my eating habits to more nutritious foods I feel the effects even more if I eat junk food – I  feel fatigued, light-headed, and it is hard to focus and be productive.

Midnight Snacking and Mindless Snacking Can Add Unwanted Pounds to Your Waistline

Implementing natural ways to relieve stress and planning ahead can help you snack smarter instead of grabbing high-fat or sugary, processed foods.

Being healthy and fit is not just about exercise. 

Sleep, hydration, reducing stress, and nutrition are all a part of fitness. 

Holistic wellness is taking care of your whole being – body, soul, and spirit. That includes good stewardship of your spiritual, physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Being Prepared is Key to Snacking Smarter

Snacking is eating a small portion of food in between meals.

I was in search of how to fuel my body for optimum wellness using food and fitness. I learned how to snack smarter from an article I read several years ago in a fitness magazine.

I created a meal planning worksheet to help me get in the habit of planning my meals. 

I started to prepare what I would eat each week before I went to the grocery store. Then I came home and prepped my meals in containers and snacks into portion control color-coded containers that I could carry with me in a portable insulated lunch bag when I went to work, ran errands, or was out doing mission work. 

5 Smart Snacking Strategies

1. Personalize Your Nutrition. God created each person with a different body. Each person has unique nutritional needs.

2. Be Prepared. Plan meals and snacks ahead of time. Take snacks with you when you leave home.

3. Avoid Junk Food. Do not buy junk food. Keep your pantry and fridge stocked with fresh fruit, veggies, and healthy snacks.

4. Eat Nutritiously Balanced Snacks. Protein (boiled eggs or protein shake) Fiber  (popcorn or apple) Healthy fats (peanut butter or pistachios)

5. Eat 3 Small Meals and 3 Small Snacks Throughout the Day to keep your body fueled for optimum wellness.

Eating well must be intentional and yields positive results when done consistently.

Implementing daily holistic habits can help you stay on track. 

Prioritizing your health and creating fun ways to enjoy food and fitness is possible.

God bless you

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