Healthy Snacks
Your Health
Nutrition is so important to overall health, but it's not the only aspect of health. Exercise, mental well-being, and nutrition all create the spokes of the wheel of health. Here at Eat.Love.Nutrition, you can discover a multitude of ways to kick-start your health from healthy snacks, new nutrition developments, healthy and delicious recipes, and exercises.
Below you will find some tips to help you get started. For more tips and information, check out the Blog!
Weight Management
There is more to weight management than just exercising. The first step of weight management is a balanced diet. Start by making small changes - maybe this means eating breakfast in the morning and skipping the Starbucks line or cutting out the 32fl oz Dr. Pepper in the afternoon. Small changes can make a huge difference in your weight. Once you "tip the scales" and get the ball rolling, more changes may be had. For more help, see the Blog or contact me!
Snacks are a great way to sneak in good nutrition and to keep you fueled throughout the day! They can be hard to compile if you don't know where to start. That's where Eat.Love.Nutrition comes in!
more snacks to be added...
Top 10 workouts to kick off your new exercise regime
Nutrition Therapy
I truly believe that food is medicine. Nutrition is usually the best therapy available. What better way to "cure" yourself than to eat delicious, healthy food? Nutrition is not a miracle cure-all, but good nutrition will set the stage for overall health. Need more information on gluten free, crohn's, IBS, or any other affliction that nutrition may help? Check out the Blog or contact me!
Supermarket Tours
Supermarket tours are a great place to start when you're ready to make the leap into the world of better nutrition. Taking a tour with a Registered Dietitian can open up a whole world that you never knew existed! This is something I would like to get up and running. If you're in the area and would like to learn how to shop better at the store, contact me!
Diabetes
Diabetes is a growing issue in the world, especially in the United States. The world and treatment of diabetes is constantly changing and methods for control are becoming easier. Let's keep you off of insulin and work on a balanced diet, carbohydrate counting, and maybe finding ways to reduce your blood sugar. Check out the Blog for more information or contact me for more personalized help!
Pantry Makeover
Sometimes, the easiest way to start anew is to go with the old addage "out with the old and in with the new." You can start by going through your pantry and getting rid of the food that is triggering you to fall off the bandwagon. Everything in moderation makes for a balanced diet, but sometimes, these triggers need to be removed for a time as you "cleanse" your diet.
Pre- and Post-Natal Nutrition
Birth is one of the greatest miracles of life. But, that miracle requires nurturing before and after birth, starting with your nutrition. A good prenatal vitamin is well-placed during pregnancy. Don't fall off the nutrition bandwagon after birth! Breastfeeding burns many calories and is one of the best ways to return to your pre-pregnancy weight! But nutrition is important, you must consume enough calories to keep producing breastmilk. Your body and your child will thank you later!
A wrap is a super quick and easy way to pack a punch within a few bites. Whether you use a tortilla or wrap it in lettuce, the possibilities are endless. Be sure to have a protein, veggies, and a condiment for moisture and voila!
1 The Wrap
2 Smoothies
Want a way to sneak in vegetables, protein, and good fats all with the delicious taste of fruits? The smoothie is your friend! Throw in a handful of leafy greens, some greek yogurt or nut butter, and some flaxseed and you've got a nutrient-packed powerhouse snack!
If you're like me, some vegetables are definitely NOT your favorite. The perfect way to get them in, is with hummus! Made from garbanzo beans and tahini, you can make or own or buy a delicious flavor!
3 Hummus
4 Crackers and Cheese
A bit cliche, perhaps, but a whole grain cracker with a little cheese never hurt anyone and is a great pick-me-up snack with fiber and protein!
One of my favorite snacks! Some nonfat greek yogurt topped with berries (fresh or frozen) and granola (and maybe some flaxseed) makes a sweet snack minus the empty calories.
5 Greek Yogurt with Fruit and Granola
6 Trail Mix
Trail mix can be a good way to get in healthy fats, antioxidants, and fiber in a quick snack. You can easily make your own by using unsalted mixed nuts, dried fruit, seeds, and maybe a dash of dark chocolate. If you buy it pre-made, look for mixes that don't have a ton of added salt and oil.
One of the best exercises for your core. The plank works your abdominal muscles to the max, not to mention the side benefit of strengthening and toning back and shoulder muscles. You can do this from the push up position, to the side or using a medicine ball. Hold it for as long as you can and feel the burn!
1 The Plank
2 Squats
Seems cliche, but the squat is one of the best exercises to target your hamstrings, quads, and glutes all on one thigh-burning exercise. Varieties include: sumo, narrow, squat hops, split, and with weights added. However you do them - GET PARALLEL!
An intese exercise with multiple, simple exercises all rolled into one: squats, push ups, and jump. Get your heart reate up, work your upper body, and get your lower body to burning! In not much time, you've tripled your workout intensity.
6 Burpees
Another smple, but powerful exercise to tone that tummy. With many ways to increase its intensity, mountain climbers firm up your core from a push up position with the lifting of your legs.
7 Mountain Climbers
4 Tricep Dips
A simple, yet effective exercise, the tricep dip is easy to travel with at it requires no special equipment. You can work and tone your triceps with just your body weight and a chair, counter, or stair step. You can ramp it up by propping your feet up!
Another highly effective leg workout targeting the quads, glutes, and hamstrings. Again there are many varieties including: curtsy, forward, reverse, split, lunge hops, and more. To amp up the workout, add weights! Important: do not let your knee touch the floor!
3 Lunges
9 The Pushup
The age-old exercise that is fantastic for your upper body. Whether you have to do them "girl-style" or military, you are working your arms and tonight the problem areas in your upper body. Who needs fancy equipment when you can do pushups?
8 Straight-Leg Deadlift
This exercise targets your hamstrings, glutes, and core. It also improves flexibility in your hamstrings. You can add weights or use just your body weight alone.
A great way to get in cardio while working your thighs and core. High knees make a great addition to an exercise routine. Place them between pushups and lunges to get your heart rate up and tone your cardiovascular system.
10 High Knees
A basic, yet effective exercise. Crunches work the abdominal muscles. You can add weight, twist, change the angle, how high you go, and more. Crunches make a great addition to any exercise regimen!
5 Crunches