7 Healthy Snack Ideas!

Lately I've been trying to make some positive changes in my life and one of those changes includes changing my diet and exercise. I've never been overweight in any sense of the word, but I do want to feel fitter, faster, and stronger. So...in order to help me keep my energy up I use healthy snacks to not only fill my belly, but fill my body and mind as well! Without further ado, here are some of my favorite, healthy, simple snack ideas!! 

1. A classic. Apples and peanut butter! Peanut butter has a lot of protein in it which keeps you feeling fuller longer. Perfect before class or a meeting!

2. Tortilla chips and salsa.
Salsa is great because it has some benefits of tomatoes (think vitamins and water to help your skin) but is perfect for a substitute for fatty chips while watching tv..

3. Tuna and crackers.
Tuna has omega 3's in it and whole wheat/grain crackers give some not-so-bad starch to your diet. Recently, omega 3 has been shown to reduce inflammation and even help with depression! It's a win-win.

4. Peanut butter and celery with 
raisins. These are also called ants on a log. Some protein and vegetables. Need I say more.

5. Sweet potato "chips"
I buy organic sweet potatoes, slice them up, drizzle them will olive oil, and put them in the oven for 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. Afterwards, I put some light brown sugar on them. This is one of the main ways I sneak in vegetables in my diet!! 

6. Popcorn with coconut oil and salt.
Lately I've heard about all the horrible chemicals in the linings of popcorn bags so I decided to try something else...something healthier. I bought popcorn kernels in a bag and some coconut oil cooking spray. First, put a light layer of olive oil in a frying pan. Then put a layer of kernels on and cover with a lid and turn the stove top on medium-high. Then watch them pop! Just plop in a bowl, spray coconut oil on your popcorn and sprinkle salt accordingly. It's healthier and delicious!  

7. Pita pizzas! 
One of my favorites is the good ole' pita pizza. I just use half of a pita, put pasta sauce on it, and sprinkle cheese on top. I place it in the oven on 350' for about 10 minutes and hooray! Delicious healthy pita pizza! 
8. Last but not least, watermelon and other fruits. Watermelon is personally my summer favorite but bananas with peanut butter and apples (like the ideas above) and grapes are simple and do the job as well. 

For the sweet tooths out there:
For a healthier option to satisfy your craving try one of these.
1. Cookie in a mug.
Just one cookie so nobody gets carried away :) 
Here's my favorite recipe for one here:
http://eugeniekitchen.com/microwave-chocolate-chip-cooki/
And....apple cinnamon rice crisps! 
Low on sugar, big on taste. 

And lastly,
Organic strawberries with whipped cream. Cut your strawberries (organic ones can be found at Aldi) and then put some whipped cream on top to satisfy your sweets craving! 

Now that I've shared my favorite snack secrets what are yours?
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