| Have you ever had one of those days where you feel | | | | animal--all these crackers are healthy for you, in |
| like you are rushed with work, and can't fit lunch in? | | | | moderation. Don't bring the whole box with you in the |
| You are not alone! Everyone has them all the time, and | | | | car, because if you are like me, the whole box will be |
| they manage them in their own ways whether it is | | | | gone before I even got home. Like cereal, grab a bag |
| running to the local cafe, stopping by the vending | | | | and put five or six crackers in, along with some great |
| machine, or not eating at all, however, a lot of people | | | | cheese (Cabot is my favorite) if you have it. Cheese |
| seem to push daily meals aside and make crazy | | | | and crackers is a great pair that provides a balanced |
| headway on their daily errands. It is very important to | | | | snack for the morning or late afternoon. |
| not skip meals, so here are five ways to eat healthy | | | | 4. Yogurt--Don't forget the spoon. |
| while on the go: | | | | Yogurt is a delicious snack that now comes in an |
| 1. Go for the fruit--It's loaded with nutrients. | | | | array of flavors, with different toppings like granola and |
| Fruit is a hop, skip, and a jump away from eating, say, | | | | crushed Oreos. Try to avoid these toppings, as they |
| potato chips or a chocolate bar as a quick snack. Fruit | | | | are added fat and calories with no real nutritional |
| contains natural sugars that give your body raw | | | | benefit. Yogurt is great because it has fruit in it and it is |
| energy. These raw sugars stimulate your brain and | | | | loaded with potassium, protein, and calcium. Yogurt is |
| give you the ability to think faster and recall things | | | | also known to boost your immune system, so if you're |
| quicker. Fruit also contains a lot of water. Your body is | | | | sick, grab some yogurt and eat away--it's healthy for |
| 80% water so in essence you are feeding your body | | | | you! |
| with what it needs. What I personally like about fruit is | | | | 5. Energy Bars--Not all of them are candy bars. |
| that it is loaded with nutrients and is incredibly filling. Try | | | | Alot of energy bars out on the market are literally |
| an orange, apple, or banana, as they are great | | | | candy bars--loaded with fat and unneeded calories. In |
| on-the-go fruits that will fill you up and travel well in | | | | looking for an energy bar, you should look for one that |
| your bag before you run out the door in the morning. | | | | is all natural, meaning that is has no preservatives, |
| 2. Cereal--Not just a breakfast food anymore. | | | | which does mean a shorter shelf-life, however, that |
| While pouring your morning bowl, grab a baggie and | | | | means the product is more likely to be fresh. Also, look |
| throw in some dry cereal for a great late afternoon | | | | for energy bars with a lot of protein and fiber, a |
| snack. It is important to note, choose cereals low in | | | | healthy combination and balanced snack requirement. If |
| sugars like Life, Raisin Bran, Grape Nuts, Cheerios, etc. | | | | you would like to know what you are eating, look for |
| Dry cereal is low-calorie and is a good source of fiber | | | | energy bars that have familiar ingredients, like ones |
| (look for cereals with over three grams of fiber). Fiber | | | | you could find in your kitchen cabinet. Do you know |
| fills you up and can tide you over until dinner time. If | | | | what potassium pyrosulfite is? I didn't think so. Go with |
| possible, select a cereal that is whole-grain as it helps | | | | what you know. |
| reduce the risk of heart disease. | | | | If you do choose to skip a meal, it is very important to |
| 3. Crackers--Can't go wrong here. | | | | at least have a healthy, nourishing snack to hold you |
| Crackers, although many might say they are plain, are | | | | over until your next meal. Try your hardest to resist |
| another great snack to eat on the go before your | | | | the fast-food places and candy aisles at the grocery |
| next appointment. It doesn't matter what kind of | | | | stores. It will be beneficial to you in the long run. |
| crackers you eat--whole grain, multi-grain, graham, or | | | | |