HOW TO EAT HEALTHY

How to Eat Healthy in Your Car Or Office - 5 Healthy Snacks to Go

By Diane Gilabert

Do you eat in your car or at your desk between appointments? Don't resort to the vending machine or drive-through! Here are 5 snacks that keep your weight loss goals intact. They're healthy and filling too.

1. Nuts and Seeds - A small amount of walnuts, peanuts, or sunflower seeds can go a long way when it comes to satisfying hunger. Starbucks carries small packages of healthy nuts like cashews and almonds. Not sure how well they go with coffee, but they make a healthy, nutritious snack on the go.

2. Healthy Energy Bars - The challenge is to choose a bar that is not too high in fat, sugar, or additives - and that tastes great too! My favorite is Clif Bars. They come in a huge variety of flavors to please everyone, from Chocolate Brownie to Apricot to Oatmeal Raisin.

While a little high in sugar, Clif Bars are a satisfying choice with 10 grams of quality soy protein, 4 grams of fiber, and mostly organic ingredients. This is a snack you can feel good about too. Clif bars use all-natural ingredients, and the company is environmentally sensitive. Best of all, Clif bars were originally formulated for hikers, so they pack easily and stay fresh for a long time, even in a hot car.

3. Fresh Fruit - Satisfy your sweet tooth and get a good dose of fiber with a banana or apple. Even Starbucks and 7-Eleven carry fresh fruit so there are no excuses. If you're really motivated, pop in to the grocery store and grab a pre-made fruit salad.

4. Soy Yogurt - Why soy? While that's a topic for another article, the short reason is that dairy products are generally not friendly to most of us over age 2. Soy yogurt like Whole Soy and Silk brands are made from organic soy. They're creamy and delicious and come in a variety of yummy flavors.

Soy lasts longer than dairy too, so buy a bunch and stash them in the fridge at work. Just be sure to put your name on the bag or hungry co-workers might swipe them!

5. Instant Organic Oatmeal - Nature's Path Instant Organic Oatmeal is the winner among these 5 snacks for maximum nutrition and health benefits. Low in sugar, high in fiber, and made with organic ingredients, this oatmeal is killer. It comes in boxes of 8 single-serve packets. Keep some in your desk for emergencies. You can even top with raisins or nuts for variety and extra nutrients.

These 5 snacks will keep you satiated until your next healthy meal. Yes you can stick to your diet and be a healthy eater even if the rest of your life is completely hectic!

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