Today we're talking about how important it is (especially during the busy Holiday Season) for readers and writers to eat healthy.
We all know
certain foods contribute positively to your physical health, and some foods
contribute positively (in inches) to your waistline. But did you know that some
foods can support brain function—and maybe even make you a better writer? It’s
true! Here’s a list of snacks that will not only make you feel better
physically but keep help your creative brain function better
Happy writing and
reading, Keta
Good reasons to
eat healthy snacks:
· Fruits and
vegetables add vitamins A and C, both of which are important for
·
Snacking
during the day will encourage you to eat less at meals
·
Snacking
will curb your sugar cravings
·
Help
you maintain a healthy weight
·
Healthy
snacking will increase your productivity
·
Healthy
snacks are jam-packed with good nutrients
·
Choosing
the right snacks can improve your mood
·
Healthy
snacking can increase your life longevity
·
Avoid
extreme hunger by choosing a healthy snack rather than reaching for that donut.
Yogurt (add milled
flaxseed)
Individually-sized
packages of cottage cheese
Fresh mozzarella
cheese or string cheese
Pistachios,
macadamias, pecans, walnuts, and other nuts (either lightly salted or raw)
Natural fruit
rolls / fruit leathers (for when I really want a sugar kick)
Nuts
Protein Bar, Fruit & Nut Bar, or
Energy Bar
Jerky.
Granola
Nut Butter
Mini dill pickles
Berries and grapes
(although you could keep almost any fruit around)
Calorie serving sizes of lite fruit cocktail
Cinnamon-spiced baked apples
Goat cheese bruschetta. ...
Bagel with ricotta and strawberries.
...
Anytime edamame. ...
Banana oatmeal walnut cookies. ...
Avocado rice cakes.
Mini whole grain
bagels (and a light cream cheese or no sugar added fruit preserves)
Whole grain
tortilla chips and salsa for when you need a saltier snack and want to avoid
things like potato chips
Kale chips (Trader
Joe’s)
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You really stepped on my toes, Keta. LOL I didn't see M&Ms in your list of healthy snacks. We keep the Kraft string cheese around and it is a nice snack. I forget about it, though. I do really well during the day, but get the munchies in the evening when it's bad to snack. I'll try to let your post inspire me.
ReplyDeleteLol, Caroline Clemmons. Neither was No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal cookies.
DeleteA very current and healthy post. Like Caroline, I want to snack at night and you're not suppose to snack after 7 p.m., according to diet experts. Who made THAT rule? I'm back on my Whole 30 diet until Christmas Eve--otherwise, I'll plump up like a chunky monkey. Happy Holidays! Best of luck with your books.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder and the list of healthy snacks! I'm so busy lately that I forget to eat which isn't good either. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteKeta, thanks for posting a healthy post. I try to eat healthy snacks, but around the holidays I fall off the wagon. Lol. It's time to start again. I can tell my pants are becoming snug.
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