The number one culprit of crashing a healthy diet is snacking on junk food. It’s hard not to grab a snack when you’re running on empty. That’s alright though…as long as it’s a healthy one. What Makes Us Snack? Falling temptation to snacking isn’t all about will power. There’s actually some science behind it. While the fact that snacking is normal doesn’t make it healthy. You have to do that. But understanding what goes on with your body when you have a snack attack is extremely helpful so you can find solutions such as choosing healthy snacks. There are legitimate reasons our bodies beg for snacks including: Balancing blood sugar. If your snack attack tends to come in the mid-afternoon, chances are good that your blood sugar is dropping. You may get light headed, shaky, or experience a headache. You probably also feel like if you don’t grab a snack, you may die. While that’s a little dramatic, the simple fact is that your body does indeed need some food. Sugar is the worst thing for it though. It needs protein like that found in nuts, meat, or cheese. To ward off cravings. It’s difficult to avoid temptation when you’re in the moment. The best offense is a great defense. Prepare for your craving beforehand. Eat a small portion of healthy foods before you are in need of them. To prevent low energy. If you feel like you’re going to drop, you can attribute that sluggish feeling to running out of fuel. Your body requires certain foods to make it function and when you’re running low, you’re in trouble. That’s when an egg, peanut butter, or even cheese will do your body good. To keep balanced. Good health comes from healthy foods – both physically and mentally. We are all guilty of getting in a bad mood when we’re tired and hungry. That’s when we tend to make poor choices. One poor choice is eating junk food for a snack. Decide beforehand what you’ll have for a healthy snack and have it within reach. Ironing it all out. One of the most important energizing nutrients is iron. Without the fuel iron provides our bodies, we will end up sick…and tired. When you are run down, you’re not likely going to choose the best snack when trying to revive yourself to a healthy state. For this reason, you’ll want to make sure you keep your body supplied in foods that are rich in iron and also in zinc and magnesium. Snacking 101 Snacking has earned a bad reputation because it is the most common reason people flop on their diets and because many snacks include candy bars, chips, and other junk foods. Snacking doesn’t have to be all that bad though. The best healthy snacks are protein-packed and have healthy fat and carbohydrates, so they create good, quick energy. Fruits and essential vegetables make awesome snacks too. Eating something healthy every 3 to 4 hours is ideal. Doing so helps prevent your body from panicking, thinking it is going to starve and thus, promotes a better, more stable you to make good choices. Healthiest Snacks Healthy snacks come from healthy foods. Superfoods, like peanut butter, organic honey, acai, avocado, and spirulina are idea. Fruits and veggies are great sources of snacks too. Some of the best, easy snacks to refuel your body are: Oatmeal Oatmeal is full of nutrients when it is whole grain and organic. It is filling so you won’t get hungry again right away after you eat it. You can add toppings and fillings to oatmeal such as peanut butter, fruit (like strawberries, blueberries, and peaches), yogurt, honey, granola, nuts, and so much more. Oatmeal breakfasts are becoming very popular not only as a meal to start the day with but also for any time of day (or night). Banana Peanut Butter Sandwich Bananas are packed with nutrients and also have the ability to give you quick energy. Peanut butter is a superfood which can also give you instant energy and a balance of mind and body. When served on whole wheat bread with honey in the mix, you’ll soon discover a new favorite snack that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Breakfast Wrap Breakfast wraps are another breakfast food that doubles as amazing healthy snack. Nevera Juice Bar’s Breakfast Wrap features a whole wheat tortilla, ham or turkey, egg whites, provolone cheese, avocado, tomato, and our House Chipotle. Nevera Juice Bar Snacks Looking for nutritious snacks near me? At Nevera Juice Bar, we’ve got what your body is craving. Our healthy foods include delicious, nutritious snacks you’ll love. Try our yummy, healthy snacks at our new Whittier Nevera Juice Bar or one of our other California locations.
