Title: Renew Year: Day Twenty-Seven, Restyled and Refreshed
Dive into the gist of Greatist's Renew Year Challenge! Curious about healthy alternatives to unhealthy pre-packaged snacks that can fuel workouts and boost your mood? Look no further!
Snacking isn't all about indulging in potato chips, but instead discovering delicious, nutritious alternatives.
Once you've savored every bite, why not share your snack's delightful taste with the world?
For the Renew Year Challenge, keep these wholesome snack options in mind:
- Whole grain crackers, bursting with complex carbs for energy and fiber for satiety. Pair them with cheese, veggies, hummus, or peanut butter for added nutrition and satisfaction[1].
- Cottage cheese, boasting a high protein content to keep you feeling fuller longer and is keto-friendly with just five grams of carbs per serving[1].
- Avocados, loaded with healthy plant-based fats and protein, allowing you to feel fuller for extended periods. Pair it with veggies, enjoy it on its own, or blend it into a smoothie for an irresistible snack[1].
- Hummus, brimming with fiber and healthy plant-based fats for satiety and blood sugar stabilization. Pair it with veggies or whole grain crackers[1].
- Beans, offering a combination of plant-based protein and fiber to curb your appetite. Enjoy them on their own or with whole grain chips or veggie sticks[1].
- Greek yogurt, packed with protein and can be balanced with fresh, nutrient-rich fruit for a scrumptious snack high in protein, carbs, and healthy fats[1].
- Sea salt edamame, providing plant-based protein, fiber, and potassium. Season it with olive oil and sea salt for an extra burst of taste[1].
- Roasted chickpeas, a protein and fiber-rich snack that's more satisfying than regular chips[1].
- Chia seeds, packed with omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein, blending seamlessly with yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothies for a nutrient-dense snack[1].
- Kefir, a live and active cultured dairy drink featuring probiotics to support immune and digestive health. Consume it as is or add it to smoothies or smoothie bowls[1].
- Homemade granola, composed of seeds and nuts, providing fiber and omega-3s, making it a satisfying snack when mixed with yogurt or cottage cheese[1].
- Whole30 snacks, such as meat sticks with apple slices, lettuce wraps with deli turkey, hard-boiled eggs with carrots and guacamole, and Daily Harvest smoothies with pea protein powder. These snacks are designed to be high in protein and help meet calorie needs during the Whole30 program[2].
These snacks, not only healthy but also versatile and simple to prepare, are perfect for fueling workouts and boosting your mood during the Greatist's Renew Year Challenge.
- As you embark on the Renew Year Challenge, consider making healthy resolutions related to your nutrition, such as incorporating more of these snack options into your daily routine.
- The holidays can be a challenge when it comes to maintaining healthy eating habits, but with these wholesome snack choices, you can still enjoy delicious food without derailing your health goals.
- Renewing your commitment to health in the new year isn't just about working out more, it's also about paying attention to other aspects of nutrition, like snacking on nutritious alternatives instead of processed foods.
- The Renew Year Challenge is an opportunity to renew your focus on overall wellness, including not only your workouts but also your diet and nutrition, and these snacks can help you stay on track with those goals.
