National Nutrition Month Snack Well Challenge

Can you believe it’s March? The beginning of March means that spring is only a few weeks away, which, in my mind means that summer will be here before we know it! I’ve been getting my skin summer ready for a few weeks now, and with bikini season right around the corner, I’ve been doing what I can to get my body ready as well. We all know that abs are made in the kitchen and March is National Nutrition Month, so I’m giving my body the attention it deserves and monitoring what I put into it.

According to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, Americans eat less than the recommended amounts of fruit, veggies, whole grains, dairy products, and oil. We also eat more solid fats, added sugars, refined grains, and saturated fats than we should on a daily basis. Although the specific serving suggestions are going to vary based on your gender, age, weight, and height, one glance at the food pyramid shows us that we should be putting less crap and more whole, natural foods into ur bodies.

In honor of National Nutrition Month, I’m cutting out unhealthy snacks and replacing them with healthier options and I’m challenging you to do the same! Are you in?? If so, here are some healthy snack ideas to get you on the right track for a month of healthier snacking.

20 Healthier Snack Ideas for National Nutrition Month

1. Greek Yogurt

2. Veggies + Hummus

3. Whole Grain Toast + Nut Butter

4. Almonds

5. Mixed Berries

6. Raw Bliss Balls

7. String Cheese

8. Celery + Natural Peanut Butter

9. Fruit Smoothies (make it green, if you’re feeling fancy)

10. Air Popped Popcorn

11. Fruit

12. Hard Boiled Egg

13. Edamame

14. Veggie and Meat Kabobs

15. Baby Carrots + LIGHT Ranch Dip

16. Trail Mix

17. Turkey Jerky

18. Dried Fruit Chips

19. Protein Shakes

20. Dark Chocolate

I hope you’ll join me in snacking well this month! Here’s a food pyramid printable to keep you on track. They say it takes 21 days to break a bad habit, so if we can cut unhealthy snacks like chips and candy bars out of our diets this month, we’ll be well on our way to living healthier lifestyles. Use hashtag #SnackWellwithLiveLifeWell so I can see the healthy snacks you’re eating this month! I’m always looking for inspiration.

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What’s your favorite healthy snack? 

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