Being a work at home mom can be pretty stressful. You´re balancing kids, housework, and deadlines . . . but it is far worse if you don´t eat right. Chowing down on a chocolate bar might be something to give you a fast energy boost, it won´t help your waistline at all, and gaining weight is a good way to lower your energy levels. So, try one of these quick and easy snacks next time you need an energy boost . . . they´re healthy and the rush will last a lot longer than candy.
- Granola bar: Sweet and chewy, so you really feel like you´ve eaten something and all the grains offer a good carb boost.
- Toast with peanut butter: A complete protein to help you keep moving for longer.
- Bananas: Always a tasty and energy-boosting snack.
- Yogurt: Add some granola for a more complete snack that will fill you up and give you more energy.
- Nuts: A handful of nuts is a good source of protein and is a healthy way to create that energy boost.
Staying on top of everything isn´t possible every day, but at least you´ll feel more able to get things done when you eat properly. Snacking is often necessary, particularly around 10 am and 3 pm, times that our regular meal-time energy starts to wear off and we begin to droop.
One way to judge the results for yourself is to keep an energy journal. Just note what you eat and when you feel energetic and when you don´t. You´ll quickly see the correlation between snacking and staying alert and get a good idea of which foods last longer.
What do you snack on?
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2 Responses to “Quick Snacks to Give You an Energy Boost”
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They sound so yummy, but they all have so many calories…
I like fresh fruit or raisins if I am craving something sweet.
You know, I’m thinking of buying a juicer for this very reason. My friend has just got one and swears by carrot juice. I don’t know, but thought I might give it a go!
Zoe
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