Looking for some balanced, healthy snack options and ideas for when the snack attack comes on? Whether it’s during the day or late at night, fueling up on healthy and filling snacks that bring a nutrient punch can help with energy, performance, and weight maintenance.
Snacking times may also influence the type of snack you turn to. For instance, if you’re on a late shift you might also be eating late because of your schedule or even to stay up. If snacking late at night, try avoiding foods that are high in simple carbohydrates and refined sugars (sweets like donuts or ice cream) that will increase your blood sugar quickly, only to fall shortly after. Instead, aim for healthful options that will keep blood sugar levels stable and have you feeling full (balancing hunger hormones) and satisfied. Think fiber, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates.
I’ve provided some snack ideas that pack a nutrient punch and satisfy cravings. Check out the snack options in the picture, which are meant to mix and match.
What are your favorite go-to snacks? I would love to see and hear what you’re snacking on! Comment below or tag me on Instagram with @eats2know.
I’m the nutritionist and educator behind Eats 2 Know, LLC. With a simplified approach to nutrition, I showcase that eating healthy is attainable, even if you’re on a budget or crunched for time.
The nutritionist and educator behind Eats 2 Know, LLC.
