Snacking may be inevitable, but what you snack on is a choice. When you get hungry, you have a chance to pick a snack that will provide nutrition to your body and give you energy, or you can choose a snack that will ultimately deplete your energy and leave you feeling more tired than you were before you ate anything. Unfortunately, junk food is readily available and convenient; you can find it at convenience stores, in our schools, and down the hall at the office. Choosing to eat a healthy diet takes a little forethought and planning, but in the end it will help you feel better, consume fewer calories, and save money. Think about it; hitting the vending machine or running to the quick shop can easily cost $2-$3 for a drink and something to eat. Trade out the soda for water (in a reusable bottle from home), and satisfy your yen for something crunchy with fresh veggies or fruit instead of chips, and you will be winning all the way around!
One of my favorite snacks is popcorn. It’s versatile – make it sweet or salty. And if you pop it yourself (not the pre-packaged microwave stuff, but the plain kernels), it’s very economical. To pop the perfect stove top popcorn, click here.
Stovetop Popcorn
