What can I pack for healthy snacks and lunch for work?
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Well, I guess the first answer to this question would be...another question. A lot of this depends on what foods you actualy like, dislike, and would realistically buy and eat. Also, what are the goals? Fat Loss? Build Muscle? But, for a simple answer, the basics would include a good quality protein source and a fruit or vegetable at a minimum for snacks, and for meals and some snacks could also include a moderate to small amount of starch (complex carbohydrate). The amount or portion of each would vary depending on the persons' caloric needs. Some general healthy and simple snack options that I incorporate are:
Half Turkey sandwhich on whole wheat with an apple (or any moderate amount of fruit or vegetable).
1-2 pieces of low fat string cheese and a handful of grapes (or, again, any fruit or veggie).
Low Fat or Fat Free Cottage cheese and fruit or veggie
Low Fat or Fat free, low sugar Greek Yogurt with fruit or veggie. (Getting the plain and adding your own fruit is the best option)
Whole grain, low fat, low sodium crackers (Wasa is a good brand, as well as some Kashi varieties) with some hummus and chopped up chicken.
Apple/Celery or similar with some low fat, natural peanut butter.
Small amount of almonds, small or 1/2 yogurt or cottage cheese, and a fruit or veggie.
Well, I guess the first answer to this question would be...another question. A lot of this depends on what foods you actualy like, dislike, and would realistically buy and eat. Also, what are the goals? Fat Loss? Build Muscle? But, for a simple answer, the basics would include a good quality protein source and a fruit or vegetable at a minimum for snacks, and for meals and some snacks could also include a moderate to small amount of starch (complex carbohydrate). The amount or portion of each would vary depending on the persons' caloric needs. Some general healthy and simple snack options that I incorporate are:
Half Turkey sandwhich on whole wheat with an apple (or any moderate amount of fruit or vegetable).
1-2 pieces of low fat string cheese and a handful of grapes (or, again, any fruit or veggie).
Low Fat or Fat Free Cottage cheese and fruit or veggie
Low Fat or Fat free, low sugar Greek Yogurt with fruit or veggie. (Getting the plain and adding your own fruit is the best option)
Whole grain, low fat, low sodium crackers (Wasa is a good brand, as well as some Kashi varieties) with some hummus and chopped up chicken.
Apple/Celery or similar with some low fat, natural peanut butter.
Small amount of almonds, small or 1/2 yogurt or cottage cheese, and a fruit or veggie.

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