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Healthy and Filling Snacks to get you Through the Day

Healthy Snacks

We are now more than halfway through January 2025, and if statistics are anything to go by, it is usually at this point (if not earlier) that many of us start teetering away from our resolutions, especially where clean and healthy eating is concerned. With a lifestyle that typically involves most of us being on-the-go all the time, rushing to meetings, pick-ups, drop-offs and having to be in multiple places at once, it is safe to assume that we also often ‘forget to eat’. So, when those sudden hunger pangs start, we tend to reach for the easiest snacks, and often not the healthiest of options, only to find that we are hungry again in about 20 minutes or so.

Ideally, the best way to tackle this is with 3 balanced meals a day and healthy/filling snacks in between. Unfortunately however, the former is not always possible, especially during the workday.

We therefore advise you to at the very least, start your day with a healthy and filling breakfast, such as eggs, avocado on toast, overnight oats, homemade granola or a loaded smoothie, and end your day with a healthy dinner, such as grilled salmon and roasted potatoes, a hearty bowl of soup, or your favourite casserole (all recipes available on the yufeed app).

If stopping for lunch however, is a challenge and you need some filling snacks to have on hand to get you through the day, here are some suggestions that will hopefully stop you from reaching for that bag of crisps or chocolate bar:

 

Healthy and Filling Snacks to get you Through the Day

  1. Nuts (any kind) – a filling and satiating choice that will keep you feeling quite full. Nuts also make for great ‘brain food’, keeping you sharp and alert to tackle the day ahead.
  2. Dried fruits – great to have on hand, and pairs well with nuts. This fibrous option is good for both gut health and your immune system, making for an easy and delicious midday snack.
  3. Fresh fruits, such as bananas – an excellent choice when tackling those sudden hunger pangs. Pair it with some peanut butter, and you have yourself a healthy, delicious and very filling meal to see you through the rest of your busy day.
  4. Chopped vegetables, such as carrots and celery – these raw veggies are easy to pack and have on the go. They also break down very slowly, which means you’re left feeling fuller for longer, and less likely to reach for those sugary snacks.
  5. Hummus – a good source of protein, easy to transport and to have with your chopped veggies while on the go. So, if you find yourself feeling bored with carrot sticks and celery, simply elevate the snack with hummus, Baba Ghanoush or any transportable dip of choice.
  6. Greek yogurt – simply buy single serving containers and keep in your office fridge. Top with some granola, berries, sliced bananas and chia seeds and you have yourself a yummy and refreshing midday/mid-afternoon meal.
  7. Cheese – choose your favourite hard cheese, cut them up into bite sized cubes, and take them to work along with some nuts, dried fruits and crackers; this packed version of a ‘cheeseboard’ makes for a fun and delicious light meal and will keep you feeling full and sharp through to dinner.

 

Balance these healthy snacks with 2 healthy meals, and you should be good to go!

Please share with us some of your favourite mid-afternoon choices.

 

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