Feb 16, 2024
February is National Snack Food Month and eating on the go can be easier than you might think. With a little help from the registered dietitians at United Hospital Center, you can enjoy healthy, yet tasty snacks when you are trying to curb your hunger.
1). What snack should you grab when you are on the go that is healthy, yet satisfying?
If you want to save money and time by packing food from home, the following are some easily transportable snack ideas:
- Roll up a sandwich with a sliced turkey or chicken, hummus, avocado, and hot sauce on a whole-grain tortilla wrap.
- Instead of chips, pack rice cakes or whole-grain crackers with a nut butter pouch for easy spreading.
- Pack up some popcorn and pre-portion it in a bag or container so you don’t overeat.
2). What about portion control when it comes to snacking?
When selecting pre-packaged snacks, check the nutrition facts label and choose options that have no or little added sugars and are low in sodium and saturated fat. If you are packing snacks from home, pre-portion your snacks into a single-serve bags to maintain healthy portions and prevent over-eating.
3). What are some tips to help youngsters to snack right?
It is important to help your child build a health snack routine. Here are some great options you can try:
- Eat snacks at the table or in the kitchen, not in front of the TV or computer
- Serve snacks like pretzels or popcorn in a bowl rather than directly out of the bag or box
- Serve water or fat-free or low-fat milk instead of soda or fruit-flavored drinks
- Most of the time, serve whole fruit instead of juice — when you do serve juice, make sure it’s 100% fruit juice, and give kids no more than half a cup per day
This content was originally posted on the WDTV News website here.
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