By: Nicole Korodetz, RD

Need some snack-spiration? Daily snacks should be a part of our diet, in addition to 3 meals a day. They get us through busy days, fuel workouts, satisfy evening cravings, supply nutrients, and prevent us from over-eating at meals. Here, I have displayed some of my go-to snacks that keep me satisfied until my next meal.

• Banana or orange (or any fruit). A perfect accompaniment to lunch.
• 2 medjool dates: to satisfy that mid-afternoon or evening craving for sweets (they taste like caramel!)
• Carrots + 2 tbsp hummus. The fat in hummus helps the body absorb fat-soluble Vitamin A, which is abundant in carrots.
• ½ Plain Greek yogurt (0-2%) + berries + 1 tsp each of chia and hemp seeds. We have 3 food groups represented here (milk & alternatives, fruit, and meat & alternatives).
• Apple + 1 tbsp natural peanut butter. Pairing a fruit with a protein source helps to keep you full, and slows the spike in blood sugar.
• ¼ cup of nuts. Nuts are a great plant-based source of protein, fibre, iron, and potassium, to name a few. Although they are a source of healthy fat, they are calorically dense, which is why the portion should be controlled.
• Cucumber and ½ cup cottage cheese (0-2%). A refreshing snack that provides protein, calcium, and vitamin K. Flavour cottage cheese with dried herbs if it is too bland.
• Hemp Heart Bites. An easy on-the-go snack, packed with protein, fibre, and omega-3’s.