While preparing a healthy meal does take time & planning, it doesn’t always have to. But what do you do when you DON’T have time to plan out and prepare every meal?

Snacking can help active individuals by providing the energy and nutrients they need during the day. There are many ways to have quick meals ready to go by preparing ahead of time or carrying a nutrient-packed snack with you to enjoy on the go.

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Here’s how:

Prepare meals in advance

Experiment with healthier substitutes

Eat snacks that are delicious and contain less than 1 gram of sugar

Keep a stocked and balanced pantry, with favorite foods along with nutritious ones

Make fruits & veggies an accessible snack

Also make sure to take time to pack a nutrient-dense lunch if you plan to be away from the home… and don’t forget to add your favorite snack!

Registered dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick will explain & show us what healthy eating on the go can look like for all the busy people out there this summer. She has some perfect food choices for summer, including delicious snacks that offer both the macronutrients and taste consumers are seeking.

Kristin Kirkpatrick is the President of KAK, Consulting, LLC and a dietitian and consultant of Wellness Nutrition Services at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute in Cleveland, Ohio. She is a best-selling author, an experienced presenter, and an award-winning Dietitian. Kristin has been seen on both local and national shows such as the TODAY show, NBC Nightly News and the Dr. Oz show and has contributed to several national newspapers and magazines such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, TIME, Runners World, Oprah, Martha Stewart Living, Food Network, Costco Connection, Self and Women’s Health. The Huffington Post named Kristin “one of 35 diet and nutrition experts you need to follow on twitter.”

Interview is courtesy: Quest Nutrition, LLC

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IT’S SUMMERTIME
& THE SNACKIN’ IS EASY
How to Indulge & Enjoy Nutritious Foods Between Meals
Especially When Traveling, or Enjoying Outdoor Activities

For most Americans summertime means travel, picnics, camping, hiking and overall fun outdoor activities. Whether you’re hitting the road, the skies or an RV, you may experience longer than usual stretches between meals. So, it’s important to prepare some healthy, nutritious and tasty snacks for your trip.
Exactly what you pack for your summertime snacks is an important consideration for you and your family. It makes sense to stick to a healthy eating routine, to offset any possible weight gain.
Choosing the right foods as snacks can help provide energy, decrease your hunger and keep you from overeating at mealtime. Travel snacks also need to be easily portable for the road or traveling by plane and must meet any restrictions imposed at airports.
That’s why serving size is also an important consideration. It helps to make sure the snacks are easy to carry in a pocket, backpack or in carry-on luggage. Parents also must think about food choices that their kids will actually want to eat. Packaged snacks are a great choice since the serving size is clearly marked on the label.
With so many factors to consider, nutritionist and Registered Dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick says she has some perfect choices for summertime snacks, including new indulgent treats that allow consumers to satisfy their sweet tooth without all the sugar.
Kristin Kirkpatrick shares her perspective on snacking for the summer, a checklist of what you’ll want to remember and is able to offer a variety of delicious and nutritious ideas for families on the go during this time of year.

Interview is courtesy of: Quest Nutrition, LLC

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