Guest Blog Post: Written by, Shannon Clark
If you’re leading the active lifestyle, one thing is certain and that is that you will require more fuel on a day to day basis. If you aren’t giving your body the energy that it needs, yourworkouts will soon take a tumble and you won’t be able to recover as quickly either.This is why always having some smart fitness snacks on hand is a very wise move. Let’s walk you through the best choices that you should consider so you’re never without fuel again.
Shannon holds a degree in Exercise Science from the University of Alberta and has been involved in the health industry for the last 12 years. As a certified personal trainer, she has focused primarily as a fitness freelance writer, and contributes to a number of websites online including Bodybuilding.com, Askmen.com, and MyFitnessPal. She sure knows her content. See her bio by clicking her name – Shannon Clark
ENERGY BITES
- If you need a snack to take with you on the go, these energy bites will do the trick perfectly. They are higher in calories, so just monitor how many of them you eat to keep your calorie intake under control. Combine together 1/2 cup rolled oats (unsweetened), with 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder, 1/4 cup natural peanut butter, and 2 tbsp. honey. To this, stir in 1 tbsp. dried cranberries and 2 tbsp. dried unsweetened coconut. Form into bite sized balls and store in a Tupperware container until ready to serve.
TUNA WRAP
- Tuna is one of the best go-to’s as far as fitness snacks go since it’s so high in protein and is ready virtually immediately. To prepare this, take a small whole wheat tortilla (or use some lettuce leaves or steamed kale if you’re on a low carb diet plan). In a small bowl, combine together 1 can of tuna, 1/4 avocado, and 2 tbsp. fat free mayonnaise. Place this in the wrap and then top with some sliced red capsicum, shredded carrots, and some spinach leaves. Wrap up and serve when you need an energizing snack to power you through the day.
OATMEAL COOKIE
- Have a cookie craving that just won’t let up? Not to worry, you can satisfy it with this quick but healthy snack. Just blend together 1 scoop of your favorite protein, 1/4 cup oats, a few tablespoons fresh berries, 2 tbsp. unsweetened almond milk, and a third of a mashed banana. Once mixed, place in the microwave for about 60 seconds, remove, and then let stand for 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.
MELON BOWL
- Finally, a quick and simple snack for when you’re at home that will provide a great mix of proteins, carbs, and healthy fats is creating your very own melon ball. To prepare this, simply scoop out the seeds of a halved cantaloupe or honeydew melon and then fill it with some low fat cottage cheese or Greek yogurt. Top that with some slivered almonds or any other nut you prefer and then serve.
SUMMARY
- So don’t let yourself go hungry any longer or worse – reach for a snack that you know very well you should not be eating. Succeeding with your fitness diet plan is all about planning ahead and making sure you are well prepared. Always keep a healthy snack on the go with you and you’ll never find yourself in an energy low again.
THE AUTHOR:
Shannon Clark holds a degree in Exercise Science from the University of Alberta and has been involved in the health industry for the last 12 years. As a certified personal trainer, she has focused primarily as a fitness freelance writer, and contributes to a number of websites online including Bodybuilding.com, Askmen.com, and MyFitnessPal.