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Discussion of night time snacking What is a healthy snack? Why should I eat healthy snacks? How do I pick out a healthy snack? What are some alternatives for my favorite night time snacks?
Outline
What are your favorite night time snacks?
Are they different than what you usually snack on during the day?
Why?
Let’s Talk
Common barriers to healthy night time snacking
Brainstorm ways to overcome these barriers
What’s in the way?
Get out a piece of paper Write down one personal barrier to healthy night time snacking
Write down one way that you could overcome that barrier
Your Turn!
What is a healthy nighttime snack? At night the body is changing modes:
Metabolism slower Body needs to rest Burning less calories
Benefits of healthy snacking: Better sleep Better focus Overall healthier diet/lifestyle
Why Does It Matter?
Serving size and servings/container Daily Value Percentages Cholesterol/Sodium Saturated Fats Whole Grains Fiber Ingredient List
What Am I Looking For?
Nut mixes Almonds, cashews, pistachios Light microwave popcorn Orville Redenbacher's Smart Pop, Healthy Pop Butter
Low-sugar snack bars Nature Valley Roasted Almond Crunch Bar, Kashi TLC Granola Bar
Quick Snacks On the Go
Yogurt with sunflower seeds Greek yogurt with honey Frozen yogurt sandwich Frozen banana pop
When you’re craving something sweet, try…
Frozen edamame Soup in microwavable cups Baked tortilla chips Whole-wheat pretzels
When you’re craving something salty, try…
Whole wheat English muffin with peanut butter
Quesadillas Tuna salad kits Quick Microwave nachos Healthy Microwaveable entrees
When you’re craving something a little bit
bigger, try…