Snacks

So many jokes can be made here, but we at FitFluential, very seriously, love our balls. Balls are high in protein, low in added sugars, very minimally processed…and just plain AWESOME. We are talking about nut & date balls…so get your mind out of the gutter.

Kids! They light up our lives, they’re the apples of our eyes. But often foods mass-marketed towards our babies can include added ingredients that we’d rather avoid.

There’s no need to be bored or sacrifice flavor when you’re eating better this New Year! Yes – you’ll have to take some time to shop, stock your kitchen and PREPARE your foods, but the rewards will be worth it. Get into a routine each week, and set aside time to prepare your meals for healthy eats.

There’s no better snack for taking on new trails, busy afternoons at work, or hanging out at home. Trail mix nutrition is on point, it’s deceivingly easy to make, and you can build your own delicious creations using our favorite products from NOW®!

Spring has sprung! It’s time to shape up and focus on those goals for summer. Let’s talk snacking – we all do it, so it’s time to make it healthier! We’ve partnered with Planters to tell you all about the best snacks for spring.

The right snack can make your whole day better. Think about biting into your favorite afternoon snack, whether sweet or savory. That piece of chocolate, that bag of trail mix with the M&M’s in it – you know what I’m talking about. It immediately perks you up and makes you feel better! Until about 1 hour later, when you’re hungry again and you’re looking for that next snack.

Knowing what to eat is imperative. When to eat it? That matters too. Nutrient timing can play a critical role in muscle recovery and growth, but is often neglected or viewed as something only for bodybuilders. It’s more than just “bro-science” – knowing what to eat before and after a workout can help anyone from the recreational athlete to the hardcore competitor. All it takes is a little bit of knowledge and preparation, and you can make strides in your fitness progress just by making a few simple changes to your pre and post workout routine.

If you’re trying to eat healthier, your best bet is to start with superfoods, nutrient-rich foods considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being. Typically plant-based (but some dairy and fish), these foods can give you more bang for your buck with every bite.

We love a good snack, and we almost always have a stash on hand. The day that we don’t is not a good day. A healthy snack can be just what you need to power through that midday work meeting or hold you over while you pick up the kids from summer camp. However, snacking can easily become a hindrance instead of a help.

On the lookout for healthy snacks recipes? You’re in luck. Veggie chips are all the rage. Never had jicama? You’re missing out! It’s sort of a cross between a carrot, apple, and potato. Sounds odd, I know, but don’t knock it before you try! Luckily, you don’t need to go to a specialty store to find this lovely vegetable. Most local grocers carry it. You probably just haven’t noticed it before.

There’s so much to love about the holidays – family, friends, food and good spirits – but there’s also that one little factor that always seems to sneak up on us. The dreaded holiday weight gain. It seems to happen no matter how hard we try, but why? Between going from party to party and staying so busy during the holiday season, we often let our healthy eating habits slide. I found out that it wasn’t the holiday parties – it was the snacks. I was substituting a peppermint mocha, leftover cookies and remnants of whatever seasonal dish I was cooking in place of my usual green tea and almonds, simply for the sake of convenience. But this year, it’s a different story.

When that school bus rolls in and the kids clamber through the front door, it seems like there’s only one thing on their minds. Food.

Let’s be honest. For most of us, the Super Bowl isn’t about football. It’s about the halftime show and the commercials. It’s also an excuse to have a party and get together with friends.

Protein bars can be made at home with just a few ingredients (you probably already have most in your pantry!). As with the protein bites, you can customize them to your taste. The best part is – these bars are not an exact science! So, no pressure! There’s no such thing as a batch that didn’t turn out right. Just play around with the ingredients and flavors to find what you like best.

These little nuggets not only taste great, but are super easy to make and so good for you. A perfect way to control the ingredients in what you eat (avoiding added sugar or preservatives), these bites will serve many purposes throughout your busy week.

We know sometimes healthy eating can be overwhelming, but that’s why we are big advocates of meal prep and planning! For example, if you take a few hours on your Sunday night to prepare healthy meals and snacks for the week, it should be much easier to make healthy choices during the week. If you meal prep on the weekend, then you save yourself both time and calories during the week.

Let’s face it: When back-to-school time hits, most parents are so busy trying to juggle everything, they don’t have a ton of time to spend on making healthy after-school snacks for the kids. While a bag of pretzels or package of fruit snacks may be easy solutions, feeding the kiddos something more nourishing to power them through the hours before dinner can be convenient as well.

Bake these Mini Spinach Frittatas in advance for an easy protein-packed breakfast or anytime snack to enjoy throughout the week.