Snacking

We have often heard the words "comfort foods" and most of us reach for them when we've had a bad day. Here are few tips to helping you reach for healthier foods when you've had a bad day.

Most importantly, keep good food handy. Put fruit on the counter top or at eye level in the refrigerator. Have a small bowel of raw almonds on your desk.

Clean out the pantry so that the high calorie feel good foods are gone and there are variety of healthy choices available.

Better yet is when you're down, find someone to go for a walk or dance to a favorite song, or watch a comedy routine on YouTube. This will improve your spirits and not leave you with the guild of eating a high caloric snack.

One more Snack

Another great snack is grapes. But here is the twist. Take a handful of red grapes and put them in the freezer. Freezing them makes them sweet and flavorful as well as crisp. You can freeze them for a longer period of time, but 5-10 minutes is usually enough.

This often satisfies that sweet tooth and makes you feel like you've ha something special.

More Healthy Snacks

I mentioned pumpkin seeds yesterday as a healthy snack. There are other things that are great for a quick healthy snack. Nuts like almonds or walnuts make a great snack. They are nutrient rich and are a great source of protein. Now this doesn't mean to eat a whole can or jar as a snack. What I mean is for you to have a small handful 1-2 times per day.

A great way to eat nuts is with a piece of fruit. Have 8-10 nuts and the fruit and you've had a great snack.

Healthy Snacks

Here are some healthy snacks. We are into fall and you may be thinking about getting a pumpkin for Halloween. A very healthy snack is to take the seeds from the pumpkin and roast them in a low heat oven. A handful to pop in your mouth is a great source of fiber for you.