So while you're busy wrapping last-minute presents or putting the final touches on your festive decor, here are 6 healthy holiday snack ideas from our wellness squad to help you maintain the same pant size throughout your entire week of fun festivities:
1. Slice, slice, baby.
Sliced veggies are a classic yet crunchy bite to eat when you're feeling a bit famished. Plus, they're a hassle-free way to get in your daily recommendation of vitamins and other nutrients. Spruce up your favorite veggies (we prefer sliced bell peppers, cauliflower chunks and celery sticks) with a small serving of low-fat Greek yogurt like Fage 2% and you've got a delish dish without all the added fat or processed carbs!
1. Happy trails to you...
Instead of baking cookies this year, how about fixin' up a nutritious homemade trail mix instead? Our favorite combo is comprised of organic, air-popped kernel corn, gluten-free cereal like Rice Chex, oven-roasted pecans and dried cranberries. Sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon and Stevia to sweeten your concoction just a bit more and wa-lah... a nutrient-rich holiday trail mix even your kids will love!
3. Enjoy the "big apple" without stepping foot in an airport.
They're not just known for keeping the doctor away... they're known for being chock full of fiber to satiate you much longer in between meals. Yes, we're talkin' bout good, ol' fashioned apples (Fuji apples are our fave). For added protein and extra flavor, slice up your fruit and serve with a big tablespoon of peanut butter (JIF Natural with Honey is our newest greatest discovery).
Ever tried the frozen version of light whipped topping as an alternative? If not, then head to the freezer aisle of your local grocery store immediately. Serve up one heaping scoop of the white stuff and top with fresh diced fruit and chopped nuts (like almonds or walnuts) for a cool treat that's amazing with every single bite!
5. Things that make you go humm-us.
What's jam-packed with protein as well as fiber and comes with crispy crunch? Whole wheat pita chips with hummus served inside of bell peppers as bowls! Not only is this small meal low in calories, using red and green peppers adds some festive flare to fare in a snap!
6. H-2-Ohhhhhh!
Chugging down water doesn't have to be boring. You can actually jazz it up without adding in extra calories. How? By infusing your clear-colored beverage with fresh fruit. Our wellness squad loves sliced cucumbers in seltzer water or for an even sweeter treat, sliced strawberries in your favorite flavor of La Croix fizzy water!
So there you have it. 6 quick, easy snacks you can make and enjoy without the guilt (with 100% of the flavorful fun).
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Here's to staying in those skinny jeans throughout the end of the year!
--Your Body SymmetryMD Wellness Squad
