Being on vacation and trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle is not always an easy task. Sometimes, you don't have menu solutions or snacks where you are, and often family and friends challenge us to irrefutable snacks.
On the other hand, being outdoors and enjoying the summer can even be a help to intensify physical activity and combat sedentary lifestyle - going for walks, canoeing, cycling, swimming in the pool, exploring a new tourist spot or the center of a new city.
I'll leave you with some tricks that will help you avoid hunger pangs, and consequently overeating.
Low-calorie and filling summer snacks:
Fruit and Superfood Smoothie - Take advantage of seasonal fruits - add a vegetable (example: cucumber, carrot, spinach, etc), if you add a protein and/or seed you will increase the level of satiety (example: Chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed flour), add a superfood to increase the nutritional value of your smoothie and finally a fresh liquid in high quantity: water, green coffee, vegetable milk, yogurt and/or ice.
Fruit, Seed and Nut Bars - You can buy ours or dare and make them at home
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Increase raw vegetables - At this time of year, there is a huge desire to consume raw vegetables that enrich and add color to your salads - watercress, cucumber, tomato, peppers, arugula, various types of lettuce, carrots, etc.
Create your Trail Mix - It's the perfect beach/hike snack! Make your own mix by combining nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Add cranberries, sultanas, chocolate chips or desiccated coconut for a sweet touch. Trail mix is a great source of healthy fats, high in protein and fiber.
Whole Wheat Toast - Richer in fiber than ordinary toast. It prefers spreads with hummus, vegetable spreads or peanut butter instead of butter or sausages.
Roasted Chickpeas - Chickpeas are a legume that is high in protein, fiber and low in fat. To turn them into a crunchy snack, just put them in the oven, season them with spices (turmeric and/or paprika, garlic, pepper, ginger), with a little olive oil and salt.