Healthy snack ideas – eating more in lock-down?

How many of you are struggling with snacking while working from home/furloughed? I’m hearing this a lot from clients, friends and family who are making frequent trips to the snack draw or fridge because of boredom, because its accessible or as a way of coping, therefore finding healthy snack ideas to swap out is a great idea.

I have nothing against snacking if it’s healthy, it can be useful for instance to have a snack an hour before a workout to ensure you have sufficient energy or to keep blood sugar levels consistent.

So if you are snacking here are some healthy snack ideas –

• Yoghurt, but keep an eye on the sugar content as some contain a lot of added sugar
• Nuts, full of good fats, vitamins and minerals and high in protein so you will feel fuller for longer, watch the portion size as they are high in calories
• Guacamole, high in good fats, vitamins and minerals

You can also try making your own –

• Hummus, chickpeas are a powerhouse of goodness – protein, fibre, vitamins, minerals and good fats                                             [wprm-recipe-jump id=”5886″]
• Roasted Chickpeas, these crunchy gems are moreish                                                                                                                          [wprm-recipe-jump id=”5896″]
• Vegetable chips, vitamins, minerals and fibre, a way healthier crispy snack                                                                                        [wprm-recipe-jump id=”5898″]

If boredom is an issue then try these distractions –

• A quick 10-minute workout
• Use this time to take up meditation or learning a language – there are really good free apps available
• Clear out a draw or a kitchen cupboard (you know the one where everything spills our when you open it) channel your inner Marie Kondo
• Go for a walk, good for both our physical and mental health, if you are working from home having a reason to leave the house is important (and taking daily exercise is allowed as part of the governments social distancing policy)

These are really tough times and everyone finds their own way to get through and no decision is right or wrong, all you can do is try to make the best choices you can in the moment and remember no one is perfect

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