Healthier Breakfast
Planning a healthy snack shouldn't be too much trouble if one already has the foundation of eating healthily. Conceptualizing a snack pretty much has the same considerations as preparing a healthy meal like breakfast, lunch or dinner. The only difference is amount and the time of day these are consumed.
A healthy snack should serve the same benefit as a wholesome breakfast. While the first meal of the day should prepare the body for the morning's activity and sustain it until lunchtime, a snack should be a great pick me up in the middle of the afternoon. Sadly, most snacks are relegated to convenient take out, biscuits or junk food. Though these provide calories, nutrition is oftentimes seriously lacking.
If your office has a refrigerator or freezer in the pantry, why not make a fruit smoothie or cup by using your favorite fruits (and toss in a vegetable or two, some super food powders or probiotic rich yogurt or kefir for a powered up treat).
One can transform an afternoon snack to a healthy gourmet recipe simply by making the decision to do so. It shouldn't be too difficult so as to make it unsustainable or impractical. Whether one prepares the snack at home or purchases it in a store, these tips should come in handy.
If chiller space is lacking, go for a whole grain cereal snacks and a fresh fruit like a banana or apple. A more substantial snack doesn't translate into a burger and fries or a slice of pizza. Make a sensible sandwich at home with whole wheat bread with your favorite fillings of low fat meat and fiber rich vegetables.
Portion control is key as even too much of a healthy snack still requires energy for the body to digest. The only advantage of a wholesome afternoon treat is that it gives a boost of energy (like from a raw fruit and nut trail mix) as opposed to one that makes the body sluggish after eating or the sugar rush one gets from eating a chocolate bar or bag of candies.
Add healthy oatmeal and luscious applesauce to breakfast waffles for an exciting way to start the day.
1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
¾ cup quick-cooking oats1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, separated
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Preheat a waffle iron. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, oats, baking powder, and baking soda.
In a medium bowl, stir together the buttermilk, egg yolks, applesauce, butter, and brown sugar. A little at a time, add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture. Stir until just combined. Allow to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form when you lift the beaters. Gently fold the egg white
Spray oil on the waffle iron and pour ½ cup of batter into it. Cook until the waffle is golden brown. Repeat until all the batter is used up.s into the batter.
A healthy snack should serve the same benefit as a wholesome breakfast. While the first meal of the day should prepare the body for the morning's activity and sustain it until lunchtime, a snack should be a great pick me up in the middle of the afternoon. Sadly, most snacks are relegated to convenient take out, biscuits or junk food. Though these provide calories, nutrition is oftentimes seriously lacking.
If your office has a refrigerator or freezer in the pantry, why not make a fruit smoothie or cup by using your favorite fruits (and toss in a vegetable or two, some super food powders or probiotic rich yogurt or kefir for a powered up treat).
One can transform an afternoon snack to a healthy gourmet recipe simply by making the decision to do so. It shouldn't be too difficult so as to make it unsustainable or impractical. Whether one prepares the snack at home or purchases it in a store, these tips should come in handy.
If chiller space is lacking, go for a whole grain cereal snacks and a fresh fruit like a banana or apple. A more substantial snack doesn't translate into a burger and fries or a slice of pizza. Make a sensible sandwich at home with whole wheat bread with your favorite fillings of low fat meat and fiber rich vegetables.
Portion control is key as even too much of a healthy snack still requires energy for the body to digest. The only advantage of a wholesome afternoon treat is that it gives a boost of energy (like from a raw fruit and nut trail mix) as opposed to one that makes the body sluggish after eating or the sugar rush one gets from eating a chocolate bar or bag of candies.
Add healthy oatmeal and luscious applesauce to breakfast waffles for an exciting way to start the day.
1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
¾ cup quick-cooking oats1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, separated
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Preheat a waffle iron. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, oats, baking powder, and baking soda.
In a medium bowl, stir together the buttermilk, egg yolks, applesauce, butter, and brown sugar. A little at a time, add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture. Stir until just combined. Allow to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form when you lift the beaters. Gently fold the egg white
Spray oil on the waffle iron and pour ½ cup of batter into it. Cook until the waffle is golden brown. Repeat until all the batter is used up.s into the batter.