Be more than well. Be well prepared.
Be more than well. Be well prepared.
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Posted on 10 January 2012 Posted in Individuals & Families
Make 2012 the year you will keep your New Year’s resolution to keep your weight in check by making better food choices.
In a perfect world, it would be easy to make the best choices for your diet and nutrition, but we don’t live a perfect world and we are not perfect people. However, you can set yourself up for success by selecting foods that satisfy your hunger, supply your body with energy and provide important nutrients. Making good snack choices can also help you make better mealtime choices and prevent overindulging at mealtime.
Here is the skinny on healthy snack options. Choose snacks that are:
Krista, a registered nutritionist at Canyon Ranch Living on Miami Beach suggests the following snack ideas:
Yes – chocolate is a good-for-you food and snack. Dark chocolate has been found to improve cardiovascular health and boost mood. There are many single-serving dark chocolate treats for you to healthfully indulge without the guilt. Don’t deny yourself of chocolate, but remember to keep your serving size around one ounce.
Success happens by planning and preparing your snacks in advance to be sure your snacks are nutrient dense and low in fat and calories. Planning and preparation also reduces the risk of temptation.
Cheers to you for a healthy 2012!
