We are a couple of weeks into the New Year and many people are already struggling to keep up with their resolutions to eat healthier. The first week is always the easiest because the resolution is new and you are motivated. However, after a couple of weeks come the hunger and the urge to snack. Snacking gets many people through the busy day and it can be difficult to find a variety of healthy snacks. This list will help you increase your snacking options, while still stick to your healthier eating goal.
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
There are many health advantages of peanuts, making them a great snack choice. Even if you are looking for a larger snack option, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a perfect choice. You get the same benefits of peanuts when eating peanut butter. Complement your peanut butter with a natural jam that is filled with healthy ingredients. According to Harvard research, two servings of nuts per day are helpful in fighting against cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. Consuming a sandwich with peanut ingredients is a tasty way to reach your two servings.
Handful of peanuts
If you need a quick snack on the go, a handful of peanuts are perfect. It doesn?t require any preparation and you can eat them on the go. Eating peanuts is good for you, whether you are consuming them in a sandwich or with unrefined peanut oil. You might even find that your handfuls of peanuts are helpful in your weight goals. A study involving 8,865 men and women in Spain found that participants who ate nuts at least two times per week were 31% less likely to gain weight than those who never or almost never ate nuts. It did not matter if the participant was eating nuts and seeds or unrefined peanut oil products.
A package of chia seeds
Chia seeds are a much healthier version of traditional peanuts. The best chia seeds are 6% water, 46% carbohydrates (83% of fiber), 34% fat, and 19% protein. Chia seeds can help with weight control, energy, and appetite regulation. Many people swear by chia seeds and the advantages they provide. They are one of the healthier types of peanuts that you can choose. An added bonus is that they also taste good. The natural taste of chia seeds does not need to be coated with any unrefined peanut oil. You can simply eat them right out of the bag for a delicious mid afternoon snack.
A can of nut mix
Nut mix cans are a great choice for those people that want a variety of healthy snacks. If you easily get tired of your snack option, a nut mix gives you the ability to mix it up. You can pick through the mix and choose your favorite types of nuts. Nut mixes are also a great way to figure out which nut types you like. Most of the nuts are made with unrefined peanut oil or organic peanut oil and you can take advantage of the benefits of the peanuts with each bite.
Many dieters describe the urge of mid day snacking to be the most difficult part of the diet. If you are a snacker, it can feel impossible to completely give up your snacks. Fortunately, there are snack options that will keep you on your healthier heating track. Peanuts come in many different forms, are healthy, and also taste very good. Introducing peanuts to your daily diet is a great way to stick to your healthier eating resolution.