We're coming in to the holiday season and while it's great for cooler temperatures and fall colors, it can be a major strain on your waistline. Holidays mean social gatherings, and social gatherings always mean food. Halloween is one of the worst possible holidays for a health-conscious person. Candy, caramel apples, popcorn balls - what's a person to do?
Your best bet is to fill up on healthy snacks so that you can pass on the junk food altogether. Or, if you can't resist, you'll at least have a better chance at sticking to a smaller portion. There are so many healthy options out there, and almost all of them fit easily in a snack baggie or reusable plastic container. Skip the soda machine and stay away from the fast food joint around the corner. Your waistline--and your wallet--will thank you! Having your own snacks handy also makes it easier to take five minutes to stop and visit with the people in your care.
Drinking water is always a good idea. Furnaces and heaters tend to dry out the air, so it's easy to get dehydrated even if you're not sweating a lot. Also, water blunts hunger and makes you feel a little more full, so you're less likely to eat a diet-busting portion of snacks. Need more ideas?
Check out these links:
10 Healthful Snacks That Won't Break The Calorie Bank
Super Snacks: 5 Best Snacks for Mood
The Best Snacks to Take to Work (50 recipes!)
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