Healthy snacks on the go

Updated March 8, 2014.

To keep your metabolism even avoid strong and overeating, it is important to have a healthy snack every three or four hours. If you are at home, it's pretty easy, but what is everywhere? Here are some ideas for healthy snacks are portable:

In the car:

• Almonds (preferably unsalted)
• Animal Crackers
• Fruit Snacks
• Graham Crackers
• Nut Mix
• Trail Mix

His desk in the office:

• Fruit preserves
• Fruits (apples, save the best)
• The instant oatmeal
• Shaking doses (eg Carnation Instant Breakfast, -Slim Fast)
• Microwave cups of soup (broth-based and low sodium preferred)
• Peanut butter and whole grain crackers

In the mini-fridge in the office:

• Egg (cooked in advance)
• Low-fat or fat-free yogurt
• Single-serving bottles of orange juice
• Single-serving cans of tomato juice
• Brightened packages pudding
• Sliced vegetables and low-fat dressing

In the bag or backpack:

• Baked or low-fat chips in a plastic bag
• Baked tortilla chips in a plastic bag
• Cereals (low sugar preferably) in a plastic bag
• Cereal bars
• Granola Bar
• Nuts in a plastic bag
• Popcorn (preferably inflated air) in a plastic bag
• Pretzels in a zip-lock bag
• Mini boxes of raisins

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