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Great Snack Ideas

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Written by AstroNutrition 11 October 2011
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The next time you need a little quick pick-me up consider some of the easy and tasty snack ideas below.  Instead of heading for the nearest vending machine or street vendor, try packing a few of these in your lunch bag.  Your body and pocketbook will certainly thank you.

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4 Guilt-Free Comfort Foods

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Written by AstroNutrition 10 June 2008
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We all need a little comfort now and then but all too often it comes in the form of food. With comfort foods come extra calories. Men tend to go for foods such as pizza and pasta whereas women tend to gravitate towards sweeter treats such as ice cream and chocolate.

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Healthy Tips for Busy Days

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Written by AstroNutrition 25 January 2008
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You don’t have to be a chef, or slave in the kitchen for hours just to eat a healthy meal. In today’s fast paced world, most of us barely have time to look after ourselves or our children, not to mention putting in hours at work and running errands.

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6 Tips for Healthy Road Trips

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Written by AstroNutrition 22 June 2007
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As summer moves in the plans for what to do gain speed. A trip to the beach, a few nights away camping, or maybe a long road trip are all possibilities right now. Unfortunately, being away from home and a regular routine often causes people to eat poorly. Sometimes it’s out of convenience, and sometimes it is simply because it’s a good excuse to treat yourself to some of the things you wouldn’t normally have, and while a little indulgence is great, it’s important to keep up with being healthy.
Packing the car or camping cooler with the proper snacks and food items to go along with the other treats is easy, and with these few tips for heading out on the road you should be able to satisfy those cravings while keeping balanced.

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Welcome to the Snack Aisle

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Written by AstroNutrition 3 April 2006
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Brief Description: 

The general misconception is that snacking is bad, but with the right approach it can be all good.

Brief Description: The general misconception is that snacking is bad, but with the right approach it can be all good.
Body: 

1. Eating healthy snacks between meals helps level your blood sugar, keeps your metabolism strong, and helps prevent you from overeating at your next meal.

2. Cut out junk food slowly and introduce healthy foods a little at a time.

3. Always be prepared to eat on the run. Keep a healthy snack or mini-meal nearby when you're away from home even if it means eating during your commute, at your desk or in-between appointments. Going hungry can result in a drop in blood sugar, which results in fatigue, loss of concentration and overeating at your next meal.

4. Eat  a healthy snack before you go food shopping and always prepare a shopping list. Choose foods from the outer aisles (meat, dairy, whole foods, etc) and stay away from the inner aisles (processed foods). The result? Healthy, sensible dieting.

5. Whether you are eating in the morning or right before bed, your body turns extra calories into fat. In fact, eating a light snack, like a protein shake, before bed may help you sleep better. 

6. Eating a small, healthy snack between meals will help keep your blood sugar at an even keel and keep your metabolism going strong. You'll also avoid getting too hungry so you don't over-eat at your next meal.

7. Finish off your meals with naturally-sweet fruit instead of sinfully-sweet treats. Not only will you save fat and calories, you will also have the added benefit of extra vitamins, minerals and fiber.

8. Snacking before exercise can improve stamina, endurance and performance. Pre-workout snacks help prevent low blood sugar, hunger, and tops up your muscle and liver carbohydrate stores to provide lasting energy for your workout.

 

Shocking Reasons You Should Never Skip Meals

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Written by AstroNutrition 30 March 2006
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We often think that depriving ourselves of calories is the solution to losing weight. Read our Shocking Reasons You Should Never Skip Meals and never miss a meal again!

Brief Description: We often think that depriving ourselves of calories is the solution to losing weight. Read our Shocking Reasons You Should Never Skip Meals and never miss a meal again!
Body: 

1. Skipping meals causes bad breath? The body burns up energy improperly and forms toxins that are released through the lungs. These toxins result in a recognizable smell of acetone.

2. Never skip meals or your body's starvation defenses will kick in, lower your metabolism, and store fat.

3. Fasting causes the body to use protein as an energy source even to the point of breaking down vital tissues such as organs and muscles. Excess protein, is converted by the body to fat and stored.

4. Never skip a meal, and eat healthy snacks between meals. Eating frequently prevents hunger pangs, provides consistent energy, and maintains metabolism efficiency.

5. Fear of food will make you fat because 1) you will overcompensate later, (2) the body thinks it’s starving and literally stores calories.