Portable Snacking Tips and Ideas

Our time is strapped and wee need food that's easy to grab 'n' go. During the mad-rush of finding food on our way out the door, one detail is easy to forget-making sure that the choices we make are healthy.

Unfortunately, it's mostly the bad stuff that falls into the "fast" and "easy" categories. Items from, chips, candy and bars to sodas and etc.

There are fast, simple and easy snack that you can pick. You'll be thankful that you've saved yourself the cash that normally goes to vending machines or convenience stores. Your body will be greatfull as well. The benefits of health outweigh the costs.

Check out these suggestions:

• Celery sticks with peanut butter
• Rice cakes with or with out peanut butter
• Hard boiled eggs
• Deviled egg (wrapped in plastic wrap)
• Fruit yogurt cup (add in some fresh fruits or nuts for a boost)
• Trail mix
• Yogurt and granola
• Pickles (wrapped in foil or plastic wrap)
• Box of raisins or other dried fruit
• Apples, bananas, strawberries (any fruit works)
• Mixed berries (these freeze well in plastic bags)
• Whole-wheat crackers and low-fat string cheese
• Grapes in a baggie
• Fruit smoothies in a thermos
• Cottage cheese in mini-containers

The trick is to be prepared and get creative! Keep small-sized plastic containers for packing up small portions. Make is automatic to add these items for your grocery list.

You will be amazed how much it can help you!