I get questions from readers just about every day with various diet related problems that they need solved. Most are trying to make healthier food choices, but they are having trouble sticking with it because they can't stop snacking throughout the day. I know that many folks think that in order to lose body fat they need to devour tuna, oatmeal, and green veggies all day, but that is totally not true.
There are a ton of meal strategy options that are not only healthy, but also delicious and not boring at all. The most important thing is to keep the meal plan fresh and new so it does not get boring.
Having a healthy snack between meals is a nice way to keep your cravings under control and also keep your fat burning furnace burning strong. If you are still eating 2 or 3 big meals per day instead of 5 to 6 small meals this is exactly what you need...a healthy snack to eat between meals or when you get hungry during the day to help jumpstart your metabolism and curb cravings.
The reason most folks fail in their fat loss quest is because they just don't have a plan. They don't bring healthy snacks to work with them, they get hungry around 2pm...and then end up hitting up the company vending machine. Sound familiar?
If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail. If you don't have a healthy snack close by while you are at work, or out running errands, odds are you will stop at the drive through, corner store, or vending machine and grab some junk food.
Here is a list of a few of my favorite lean body mini-meals that I�ve used successfully in my own diet that I think you will love. They are uncomplicated, quick, easy, healthy, and delicious.
Quick and easy health mini meals:
-Ezekiel toast with almond butter
- Nut & berry mixes (almonds + strawberries, cashews + raspberries, etc)
-Cottage cheese with sliced berries and/or walnuts
-Raw celery with hummus
-Apple slices microwaved for 30 seconds and sprinkled with cinnamon
-Protein yogurt (greek yogurt + protein powder + frozen raspberries)
-Homemade protein bars
-A few hard boiled eggs with Mrs Dash Seasoning & or hummus
-Apple slices with almond or cashew butter
-Celery sticks with peanut butter
Building a solid nutritional strategy is like climbing a ladder. Start with the initial rung (the basics) - and gradually make your way to the top. Remember, the possible combinations and variations of healthy snack ideas are boundless. Try a few of the healthy snack ideas presented here today the next time you get hungry, you will have all the taste you need, without the terrible guilty feeling.
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