8 Tasty Treats That Will Help You Transform In 2011.

Snack Attack! The truth is, we all have them. It’s that little “want” which can sometimes feel like a “need” to have something… anything! These cravings could be for salt or sugar or anything else, all you know is, it’s for something bad. There is a lot of truth in saying that there are reasons why you are craving certain foods and this is most likely related to your hormones.

Anyone that knows me, understands that hormonal balance is one of my first concerns to address when looking to improve health and fitness. However, there are just those times even in hormonal bliss that you deserve a treat and you may as well make it something good!

There are some general guidelines to snacking you want to follow. A snack should contain between 100-200 calories and control your hunger. If it feels indulgent, good! If it didn’t you would most certainly be on the prawl for something else. Make sure you are not just craving a snack because you are bored or thirsty, as this is often the case.

Take a walk and drink some water. Then ask yourself, “Do I really need this?” If you are still feeling like a little ‘something-something’, here are 8 of my favorite remedies for those dreaded snack attacks.

Cravings Can Be Caused By Boredom And Thrist. Make Sure These Are Not The Case Before Finding A Snack.

Whether you feel like something sweet, salty, tangy, warm, quick… it’s all here. Now go ahead, snack away!

1. Baked Apples Or Pears Apples And Pears Are Great When Served Warm.

  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 10 pieces of dried fruit cut up into small chunks
  • 1/4 cup granola (optional)

    • 2. Quick and Fancy Apples Just Cut Up An Apple Add Chopped Nuts With Maple Syrup, Almond Butter, Or Peanut Butter.

  • 1/2 cup nuts (assorted or your favorite)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or almond butter

    • 3. Greek Yogurt Parfaits

  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest and a very little juice (optional)
  • 1/4 papaya cut into cubes (pineapple works too)
  • 1/2 cup each blackberries, raspberries (can use frozen but fresh is better)
  • 4 sprigs fresh mint (chop 2 up and save 2 for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup granola

    • Fresh Mint Will Add A Nice Flavor As Well As Make A Great Garnish For This Dish.

    4. Vegetable Salsa Make Sure You Chop Your Ingredients Up Very Small.

  • 1 small zucchini
  • 1/2 cup each eggplant and yellow squash
  • 1/2 cup onion
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

    • 5. Almond Milk Smoothie A Smoothie Can Be Just As Satisfying As Ice Cream, But Much More Healthy.

    Serves 1

  • 2 teaspoon flax seeds
  • 1 medium banana
  • 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 5 ice cubes

    • 6. Garlicky Hummus You Can Use Crushed Garlic If You Must, But Using A Whole Clove Will Really Pay Off.

  • 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic if crushed or 3 cloves spooned out of the bulb if you baked it in the oven ahead of time
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves (chopped)
  • 1 tomato chopped (core removed)
  • 2 scallions (chopped very finely)

    • 7. Homemade Cucumber Pickles

  • 4 cups rice vinegar

    • Place Sliced Cucumbers In Rice Vinegar And Let It Sit. It’s Just That Easy.

    8. Homemade Kale Chips

  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

    • Kale Will Offer Calories At Only A Fraction Of The Badness Of Other Chips.

    Conclusion

    There you have it! These are my top 8 healthy treats that don’t get in the way of eating healthy. Hopefully you have some inspiration to try one of these the next time it’s treat time. Enjoy!

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    January 21, 2011 • Posted in: Diet Help

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