Monday, March 11, 2013

Brown Rice Cakes with Nut Butter

Not only are rice cakes low in calories but they are also pretty cheap!  Although they do not have a lot of nutritional value to them, adding some kind of nut butter to them helps!  If you choose to go with Peanut butter, try opting for a natural peanut butter because it does not have as much sugar and sodium as commercial peanut butters do.  Also for an extra kick try adding honey, a natural sugar, some fresh fruit or some dark chocolate chips!

A Glass of Chocolate Milk

A glass of chocolate milk can do a ton for you!  Not only can it quench your thirst but it can also put that sweet tooth to rest!  It is a perfect post workout snack because it is a mix of protein, carbs, sugar, electrolytes and nutrients.  This is instead of a highly salted protein or energy drink.

On the go Snack; Nuts!

                                                         Nuts!
An ounce of nuts pack great protein and fiber into your busy life.  They also feed you heart-healthy fats that lowers your bad cholesterol and magnesium.  Rule of thumb when it comes to nuts, a serving size is about the size of a shot glass!

Greek Yogurt!

Greek Yogurt!
Mixing Greek Yogurt with Fresh fruit is a perfect on the go snack.  Greek yogurt is a good snack because it contains tons of protein and will keep you going all day long and get you out of the 3 o'clock blues!