The Right Snack

We’ve all heard that it’s healthier to eat smaller portions five or six times a day verses the three large meals our culture is built around, but for most of us the practicality of that lifestyle is a challenge.

We asked a health expert for five snacks to eat between meals that will provide energy, boost metabolism, build muscle and enhance performance but are easy to stash at your desk, throw in a suitcase or grab on the go.

Trail Mix: Sweet and salty, this snack is satisfying to the taste buds as well as helping sustain your energy throughout the day. Planters NUT-rition Heart Healthy Mix is easy to store and take anywhere.

Kashi TLC Chewy Granola Bars: Protein plus fiber is the best snack combination. Choose from five different flavors to mix it up.

Beef Jerky: High in protein, this snack will fill you up and ideal to eat when you want to build muscle and boost your metabolism. Stay away from preservatives and high sodium content by choosing brands such as Trader Joes and Whole Foods Market.

Banana and Peanut Butter: Go all natural and eat whole foods by keeping a banana and Smuckers natural peanut butter on hand. Full of protein, fiber, good fat, vitamin and minerals, this snack will help you perform better at work and play.

Starbucks Tall Nonfat Latte: Whether rushing through the airport, on a long road trip, or heading to a meeting, for only 100 calories the caffeine will give you a boost of energy and the protein will help you keep it.

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