Snack Hacks

We have covered the benefits of snacks and the composition of a snack for a performer. So lets move on to ways that we can actually apply our knowledge. Let’s be real, remembering to pack and eat a snack can be difficult. Here are some snack hacks that you may find helpful:

1. Grab and Go​ - Choose foods that are quick and easy to grab. This is where prepackaged snacks such as protein bars and trail mix come in handy. These foods require absolutely no prep. We are lucky enough to live in a culture where we have plenty of options for great grab and go snacks. Some of my favorites include Kirkland’s snack sized hummus cups, Tilamok’s snacking cheese, Nature Valley bars, and the small packs of Ritz crackers. I’ll put the links to these things below so that you can try them out! Don’t shy away from packaged foods. They have a purpose - to provide convenient nutrition. Fruits and veggies can also be grab and go foods. Whole apples and bananas, bags of baby carrots or preslice veggies are more great options. 
2. Prep Your Snacks - For those of you that like to food prep for the week, add snacks to prep list. You can slice up and portion veggies for the week and make a batch of our TAP hummus recipe to take on the go. Other ideas include making your own trail mix, granola bars, muffins, etc. If you like to cook and/or bake, there are lots of snacks that you can make yourself!
3. Have a Stash - If you tend to run out the door without grabbing your snack, you might try just keeping a stash in your bag - you know, the bag that you take everywhere. Designate a pocket just for your snacks and fill it with non-pershible items so that you always have something available. Other places where you can keep stashes include your car, dressing room, gym locker, or an office desk, just to name a few. Think about the places where you are everyday. Where can you put a stash in each place?

These are just 3 hacks to experiment with snacking. We would love more ideas and learn about your different hacks! You can email us at  [email protected] or comment on this blog post! We can’t wait to hear your hacks!

Best, 
Sophia RDN

Links to our favorites:

• Hummus Cups
• Tilamook Cheese
• Ritz Crackers
• Nature Valley Bars

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