Healthy and Balanced Meal and Snack Ideas
As a whole, most busy Americans do not have the time to eat properly. Our society gravitates toward convenience and processed foods. Most people do not have the time to shop for fresh food every few days and prepare meals and snacks from scratch. Also, most Americans skip long hours between meals because they are not prepared.
For motivated people who are ready to make some healthy changes for themselves and their families, I encourage you to plan ahead and start enjoying these healthy & easy snack ideas throughout your day. ✅
They are well balanced snacks containing enough carbohydrates (approximately 15-25 grams) and protein (1-2 oz) to promote a level blood sugar (for a 3-4 hour period) and a healthy metabolism.
Healthy & Easy Snack Ideas:
- ½ cup trail mix (4:1 ratio of raw nuts and seeds to dried fruit)
- 1 cup Organic strawberries and 1-2 Mozzarella cheese sticks (Organic preferred)
- Whole grain or rice crackers with ½ cup homemade egg, tuna, or chicken salad
- 1/3 cup hummus with raw vegetables
- 1 medium apple and 1-2 Tbsp. real peanut butter (Organic preferred)
- 1 cup plain yogurt (Organic Greek or European Style preferred) and ¼ cup blueberries
- 2 brown rice cakes and 1-2 Tbsp. real almond butter
- 1 small corn tortilla topped with chopped tomatoes and 1-2 Tbsp. feta crumbles
- 1 small grapefruit and 1 hard-boiled egg
- 1 cup edamame beans (shelled)
- Goat cheese spread on 2 medium apricots
- 3 cups air-popped popcorn and ¼ cup mixed nuts
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce and ½ cup cottage cheese (Organic preferred)
- 1 medium piece of fruit (orange, apple, pear, etc) and ¼ cup raw nuts or seeds
What you should do next …
✅ Register for my Nutrition Class: 3 Realistic Solutions to Rev Your Metabolism so you can Drop Weight Naturally Without Deprivation. And after class, you will receive a gift (My Favorite Balanced Breakfast Recipe Book). I recommend you register early; spaces are limited!
✅ Sign-up for my 3-Day Eating Reset: Tame your sugar cravings without feeling deprived. You will receive my step-by-step guide to stabilize your blood sugar with a done-for-you menu plan, simple recipes, and shopping list.
✅ Schedule a FREE Metabolism Mastery Call: This is a no pressure phone conversation with our health coaches. Let’s dive into your specific challenges and goals to figure out what next steps are best for you.
About the Author
Hello, I’m Betsy Markle. I’m a Registered Dietitian and Holistic Nutritionist with over 20 years of experience. Living a busy life with 3 kids and a passionate career, I understand the importance of realistic nutrition, exercise, and balanced living.
Women tend to put the needs of everyone else before their own. My passion is to empower women to create a healthy lifestyle that they love and can stick with forever.
Here at Sunshine Wellness, we are proud to help women lose weight effortlessly, overcome cravings, and revive energy so they can heal their metabolism, ditch the diet mentality, and love their bodies.
