Jacqueline is a former member of the Canadian National Swim Team with over 10 years experience as a fitness professional. She holds a graduate degree in Health Sciences and is also a nutrition expert. Jacqueline is the co-owner of Move to Heal, a sport injury, yoga, and Pilates clinic located in the heart of downtown Toronto in the Thompson Hotel Residences.
The worst thing is to be starving and to not have a nutritious and easy snack on hand. This happens to the best of us – especially on those super busy days. But it’s those times in particular when your body needs nutrient-dense, energy-boosting snacks to keep you going. It’s not always easy to find the time to prep healthy snacks during your hectic work/school week. Sometimes I leave the house at 5am and don’t return again until 8pm. The fix? Well, you want something tasty that only takes a few minutes to prepare, that you can eat with one hand (maybe while walking to the subway or your car), and that doesn’t result in a sugar crash. I’ve got you covered.
These are my top 4 healthy snacks to eat on-the-go. Bon appetit!
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Apple Stack
Cut an apple into slices. I prefer green apples because they are lower GI than other types. Spread with peanut butter and sandwich them like a cookie. Just don’t go overboard on the PB! Stick to one tablespoon, and try making your own peanut butter in a food processor to cut down on sugar, bad fats, and preservatives. You can also add some muesli and raisins. Delicious!
Berry Smoothie
Put into a blender:
– ½ cup almond milk
– ½ cup greek yogurt
– 1 cup frozen mixed berries
– handful spinach
– 1 tsp raw honey
If you have one of those travel mason jars with a straw, add some ice cubes and enjoy it on the way to work or school. For an extra kick, add a shot of espresso!
Nut Butter Boat
Load some celery sticks up with nut butter (again, homemade is best!) and top with some sugar-free raisins, or even a few almonds for some crunch! SO easy to eat on the go.
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Cottage Cheese With Fruit
This is super easy to whip up but you do need to keep it chilled until you are ready to eat it. Top a ½ cup of cottage cheese with a ½ cup of your favourite fruit — like bananas, mixed berries, and pomegranate. That was easy!
What are your favourite healthy snacks on the go? Let us know in the comments below or tweet us @ViewTheVibe.
