Are you out and about a lot, and having a hard time finding convenient healthy snacks?
Here’s a list of the top 10 Convenience Store Snacks for the person on the go. Obviously this list is for people in a pinch or people who are out so often they don’t get time to plan. If you can plan your meals and snacks, that is definitely the best route to take.
Water: Most people think they are hungry when they are actually thirsty. If you know that you will be encountering better food options soon, chug a bottle of water to hold off those hunger pangs.
Nuts: A small serving of nuts will give you a serving of good-quality protein and fat. Look for dry roasted varieties. Stay away from sweets with these.
Fruit: Most convenience stores sell single pieces of fruit like oranges, apples and bananas. Combined with a small bag of nuts, you’re on your way to a healthy snack!
Potato Chips: Yes, chips! But read the ingredients and make sure they have no hydrogenated oils, MSG or artificial ingredients. Ideally, chips are organic or non-GMO, but if you can’t find those then stick to brands with an ingredients’ lists of potatoes, oil and salt. Avoid corn chips as they are likely to contain GMOs.
Yogurt: Look for full-fat organic, if possible. If not, just make sure the one you choose does not contain any artificial sweeteners
Dark Chocolate: Look for brands that list cacao as the first ingredient instead of sugar.
Hard Boiled Eggs: Packed with protein, these little guys will keep your blood sugar stable and your tummy satisfied. Check labels to make sure the only ingredient is egg.
Peanut Butter Sandwich: When all else fails, this grade school lunch staple will keep your blood sugar—and energy—rollin’.
Energy Bars: Avoid brands with soy protein isolate and look for brands that contain over 10 grams of whey protein, hemp protein or pea protein.
Healthy Caffeine: Look for unsweetened iced tea from the fountain. Add lots of ice and lemon. Avoid bottled, sweetened iced teas as they contain extra sugar and chemicals.
This is just a small list of suggestions, there are plenty of more snacks on the healthier side. Can you think of any options that would be good to add here?
Credit this list to the Health Coach Institute