Do you hate getting hungry when you’re out of the house and on the go?
Me too.
Whether you're out running errands for 2-3 hours or going on a long outdoor nature walk/hike(which we should all be doing regularly), you need to be prepared for hunger to strike, so best to bring filling snacks!
First I need to point out 2 important on-the-go snack rules we all need to try and live by:
Always try to choose a real whole food as your first snack choice. Easy on-the-go choices which do not require washing are:
Mini carrots(just bring the whole bag)
Mandarins
A handful of nuts(only a handful as high calorie) and
Dried fruit (no more than ¼ cup as also high calorie) such as dates, apricots or prunes. BUT NOTE: Try to only choose organic with NO added sugar. Many manufacturers add sulphur dioxide(a preservative to retain its original colour), but this can trigger asthma-like reactions in some people.
2. Try to avoid single packaged wrapped snacks, as throwing away individual wrappers is not good for a healthy planet
BUT
Sometimes convenience wins, as we manage our busy days, trying to feed not only ourselves, but the whole family. And there’s always someone who’s hungry, right!?
After a couple hours of research, here are the 4 store bought on-the-go snacks I found that are made with good ingredients:
RX Bar
Kind Protein Bars
Rise Protein Bar
Love Good Fats Bar
If you can’t find any of these bars online or near you, look for a nice balance of healthy fat, protein, and fibre to help keep you satisfied.
Keep these things in mind:
What to look for | What to avoid |
Less than 250 calories per serving | High fructose corn syrup |
8 grams of protein or more . Good sources of protein are whey protein isolate, pea protein, brown rice protein, egg whites, nuts, nut butters, grass-fed meats, seeds | Palm oil (unless purchase ethical, RSPO-certified brands as not bad for the environment) |
Less than 13 grams of sugar - ideally natural from fruit or honey | Sugar alcohols (sorbitol, xylitol, glycerol, etc.) as can cause gastrointestinal distress |
At least 3 grams of fiber | Carrageenan- A seaweed derivative used as an emulsifier, and many people that consume it find they suffer from intestinal irritation. |
Whole food ingredients | Synthetic ingredients like soluble corn fiber or chicory root |
Again, try to avoid processed packaged snacks, and always choose real whole foods. See these bars as your once in a while emergency snack, as better to eat these than to get too hungry and choose high fat fast food or a super processed alternative.
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