Don’t Let Nutrition be a Nightmare

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🎃Benefits of a healthy snack plate:

What's so great about a snack plate you might ask, well everything! It's sweet, it's salty, it's colorful, and most of all IT’S EASY! A snack plate can include a variety of foods that you love while also helping you get important nutrients throughout the day. Think of items like fruit, veggies, cheese and crackers, nuts or even chocolate. There are no rules when making your perfect plate. Having a little bit of everything helps you get different nutrients like protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. It doesn't always have to be complicated recipes or spending all day in the kitchen, sometimes the quick and easy ideas are the best ones. So don’t let eating healthy scare you like a nightmare. A snack plate is an easy way to add variety to your plate while finding options that work for you. One benefit of a healthy snack plate is it keeps you satisfied, including protein and fiber on the plate can help keep you feeling full and energized between meals. Another is there are endless varieties, mix and match sweet, salty, savory, crunchy or creamy foods to keep snack time interesting and fun. Nobody wants a boring meal in their life! The next time that the hungry creeps in, skip the stress and throw together a no rules, nutrient packed, quick and easy snack plate to fill you up. Healthy eating doesn't have to be scary!


Nutritional Benefits of a Healthy Snack Plate:

  • It provides lasting energy! Carbs give your body energy, pairing them with protein and healthy fats can help keep you feel satisfied longer. 

  • Supports a healthy heart!  Foods like seeds/nuts and fruits/veggies provide healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and fiber that help support a healthy heart. 

  • Build strong bones! Adding foods like cheese and yogurt provide calcium and protein to support healthy bones and teeth. 

  • It supports digestive health! Fiber from fruit, veggies and whole grains help keep your digestive system working properly.

  • Boosts your immune system! Fruits and vegetables provide vitamins like vitamin A & C that help support your immune system. 


Choose 1-2 items from each category to include on your plate:

Protein: Deli meat, rotisserie chicken, cheese, hard boiled eggs, cottage cheese, nuts or seeds. 

Fiber Rich Carbs: Whole grain crackers, pita bread, fruit, popcorn.  

Fat: Nuts, seeds, hummus, avocado, olives, peanut butter. 

Produce: Carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, peas, berries, roasted veggies, any fruit/vegetable. 

Flavors: Pretzels, tortilla chips, chocolate, dried fruits, jam, pesto or any dip. 



References: 

https://vetricommunity.org/news/balancedsnacks/

https://bocaratonobserver.com/culture/wellness/better-boards/

https://flavorfulife.com/snack-plate/

https://www.sarahgoldrd.com/snack-plate-ideas/

https://www.foxandbriar.com/healthy-halloween-snack-board/



RH

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