Snacking can be a solitary activity accompanying a late-night TV show, or a plate of goodies shared among friends. If you’re looking to up your snack game, here’s everything you need to know.

What are healthy snacks?

A healthy snack combination is like an equation – it takes two factors to keep you satisfied and satiated.

Looking for a quick boost of energy, it’s best to choose either a carbohydrate or a colorful food, like a fruit or a vegetable. Looking to have the energy stay a little longer - staying power, - it’s best to choose something with protein, like the Fat Burning Organic Protein.

Snacks that are just carbohydrates aren’t inherently bad, but pretzels or chips won’t keep you energized for long. Simple carbs digest quickly and send quick bursts of glucose into the bloodstream, giving you a burst of energy followed by a crash when the energy is depleted. Simple carbs are found in refined sugars in candy and soda but can also naturally occur in many foods our bodies need, like fruits and milk.

If you are looking to balance blood sugar, if that’s a priority for you, then a snack that is just carbohydrates is not going to work.

Try out these nutrient-dense combinations recommendation:

 Greek yogurt with fruit

 Cottage cheese with fruit

 Carrots, hummus and cheese

 Bagel with peanut butter

 Chicken salad with crackers

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If you find yourself frequently on the go, we recommend keeping shelf-stable snacks like protein bars, trail mix or dried fruit for a quick energy burst.

It might not be the most balanced snack, but it can at least be something to hold you over until you can get yourself back home or wherever you're going to be eating your next meal.

Is popcorn a healthy snack?

Popcorn is a delicious staple at the movies or parties, but it doesn’t make the most filling afternoon snack. It’s a low-calorie food and has a good amount of fiber, so it often earns a health halo, especially when it’s air-popped or made at home and doesn’t have movie theater butter and salt quantities.

But the real issue is it’s not offering much to satisfy you as a snack should.

We would recommend that you probably add something like trail mix or nuts or a protein bar – something with a little bit more staying power – to the popcorn.

Is it OK to have a snack every day?

Of course – snacking is a way to honor your body’s natural hunger cues and to give yourself food and energy when you need it. It adds nutrition, balance, and fun to your daily lifestyle.

Snacking is not a bad thing. It can help you feel a lot more peaceful around food and a lot more in tune with your body, which is a great thing for long-term health.

Intuitive eating is a mindset around your body’s relationship with food – it’s paying attention to your needs and eating what feels good. We recommend taking this approach by snacking and asking yourself what you’re in the mood for.

If what you’re in the mood for isn’t balanced (by itself), ask yourself, what can I add to this to provide more satisfaction and more long-lasting energy?