Smart Snacking for an Active Lifestyle Part 2

Looking for healthier options to your usual snack suspects?

Nutrition can be confusing and overwhelming. We’re bombarded with snack options every 

day—some good, some bad, and some just plain ugly. Here’s a quick nutritional comparison 

to help in the battle for GetFIT fitness:

Eat This: 

Pretzels

Serving size: 17 pretzels

Calories: 110

Total fat: 1g

Graham Crackers

Serving size:  8 small 

  crackers

Calories: 130

Total fat: 3.5g

Dark Chocolate

Serving size: 1.7oz

Calories: 90

Total fat: 5.5g

Not This:

Nacho Cheese Chips

Serving size: 12 chips

Calories: 140

Total fat: 7g

Chocolate Chip  

Cookies

Serving size: 1 cookie

Calories: 140

Total fat: 7g

Milk Chocolate  

Candy Pieces

Serving size: one bag

Calories: 240

Total fat: 10g

My opinion on all this health stuff is if you LOVE to EAT BAD FOODS, you must LOVE TO WORKOUT/EXERCISE EVEN MORE!!!!!

Smart Snacking for an Active Lifestyle Part 1

Smart Snacking for an Active Lifestyle

Regular snacking is vital to a healthy and active lifestyle. Fitness-friendly snacks should be quick, delicious, and balanced to satisfy your exercise and nutrition needs (as well as your hectic schedule). Active women should aim for snacks in the 100- to 200-calorie range (active men may need a bit more) and keep in mind, you may need to eat up to two snacks a day between meals to keep your energy levels steady all day long.

Fruit and Yogurt

Fresh fruit provides carbohydrates for quick energy. Pineapple, orange, and kiwi fruit are packed with vitamin C, a powerful nutrient for joints and connective tissue that also boasts antioxidant properties. Yogurt and almonds add protein and healthy fat to make this fruit salad super satisfying. Enjoy for a mid-day snack a few hours before your afternoon workout.

Fresh and Light Salad

A simple salad makes a perfect mini-meal. Green beans are low in calories (1 cup contains only 35) and navy beans are a good source of magnesium for muscle building and bone health. Vitamins C and A from fresh vegetables and a sprinkle of calcium-rich cheese add up to a tasty and nutritious snack that won’t leave you searching for the nearest vending machine.

Portable Snack Mix ***MY FAVORITE***

Why spend extra money on packaged snack mixes when you can make your own? This mix of cereal, pretzels, crackers, and spices is chock full of energy-boosting carbohydrates. Experiment with different spices to create your own signature flavors. Have a few handfuls along with a piece of fruit before a workout, or pair up with a protein-rich string cheese after a workout.

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