how to incorporate balanced snacks in your schedule
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How To incorporate Balanced Snacks in your Schedule. Objectives . Recognize the benefits of balanced snacking What is a balanced snack? How to organize and incorporate snacks in a timely fashion Tools & tricks to make snacking manageable Sample a complete snack: Granola . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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HOW TO INCORPORATE BALANCED SNACKS IN YOUR SCHEDULE
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OBJECTIVES • Recognize the benefits of
balanced snacking • What is a balanced snack? • How to organize and incorporate
snacks in a timely fashion • Tools & tricks to make snacking
manageable • Sample a complete snack: Granola
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HOW SNACKING GETS A BAD WRAP ?• Vending machines • Unlimited access to Processed foods • Unhealthy snacks often don’t spoil as easily hence their
popularity • As Blood sugar drops we tend to crave sugar and fat
• “The Quick Fix”
Snacks do NOT have to be unhealthy!!
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BENEFITS OF BALANCED SNACKS • Half of you responded to “SOMETIMES”
experiencing the following:
• Low energy throughout the day • Poor concentration • Headaches • Sugar and fat cravings • Tendency to overeat• Mood swings such as irritability
• 1/3 responded to experiencing these symptoms “OFTEN”
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BALANCED SNACKING BENEFITSThese symptoms can be caused by low sugar levels in
the BloodPrevent these symptoms: Eating balanced snacks every 4 hours prevents
low blood sugar levels Other benefits: • Helps with weight management & portion control • Its cheaper than buying out
• Tip: Buy in season to keep costs low
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WHAT IS A BALANCED SNACK ANYWAYS? 1. Fruits and non starchy veggies (eat the rainbow)
2. Whole grain get that fiber
3. Low fat protein
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EXAMPLES OF BALANCED SNACKS • Granola – Recipe
• Tip - Make a bulk recipe so it will last you the month.
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HOW TO ORGANIZE & INCORPORATE SNACKS IN A TIMELY MANNER Prepping planning tips to start you off: 1. Pick a day to buy and prep food. 2. Figure out how any days you want to prep for ? 3. Decide what you want to eat and make grocery list.
Use my plate to pair food groups to create balanced snacks Ex. Hummus (protein) with raw veggies, and whole grain
crackers4. Storage. Have designated areas for your prepped food in
your refrigerator & pantry. 5. After purchasing groceries for the week head home & start prepping!
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TOOLS & TRICKS TO MAKE SNACKING MANAGEABLE Invest in Tupperware that will fit in the desired
insulated lunch bag. Buy in Bulk, and Think Bulk
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TOOLS & TRICKS TO MAKE SNACKING MANAGEABLE Food safety of food storage • Time – Temperature Abuse:
It has not been held or stored at correct temps
Bacteria growth is limited when food is held above or below the temp
danger zone.
Bacteria grows rapidly between 41˚F and 135˚F (5˚C and 57˚C)
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IN SUMMARY: BE COOL PACK A SNACK! How to make a balanced snack: MyPlate guide
o Fruits & vegetables, with a low fat protein & Whole grain
Benefits of snacking: Keeps the blood sugar where it likes to be Prevents undesirable low blood symptoms
& over eating Helps with weight management Its cheaper
Have a plan and organized a system with the proper tools
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THANK YOU!
Get your SNACK ON!!