Posted at: 03/20/2012 2:19 PM
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Jen Haugen represents Hy-Vee as a nutrition expert promoting healthy eating throughout the community. Jen is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
| Whether you are on a road trip or just need some ideas for your office drawer, there are many foods to choose from – but which will lead you on a path to health? |
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Roasted Spiced Chickpeas All you need: 1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas) 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil 1 tablespoon spice blend of your choice (reduced sodium taco seasoning) All you do: Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Drain garbanzo beans, then rinse and let drain an additional 2 minutes. Lay paper towel on baking sheet and toss beans onto to absorb excess water. Place another paper towel over the beans and roll to remove skins. Discard skins and paper towels prior to baking. Drizzle oil over beans and toss. Bake 30 minutes, stirring occasionally and watching carefully to prevent burning. Beans should be crisp, not soft and have a deep golden brown color. Season with your choice of herb blends. Enjoy! Nutrition Facts per serving: 115 calories, 4 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 15 g carbohydrates, 6 g fiber, 6 g protein, 100 mg sodium. |
| Top 7 Dietitian Picks |
Hummus: Add a bag of vegetables and you have a satisfying and tasty snack that will keep you full too. Hummus is made from chickpeas and provides an excellent source of protein and fiber.
Freeze-Dried Fruit: Freeze-dried fruit condenses 8 to 10 pounds of fresh fruit into 1 pound of freeze-dried fruit. 90% of the nutrients are retained in this process and there is no added sugar. A 1/4 cup serving of freeze – dried strawberries is only 20 calories with 60% vitamin C!
That’s It Fruit Bars: A fruit-only bar that has no added sugar! It’s just fruit, an apple paired with either pears, cherries or apricots. 100 calories and 3 g fiber in each bar.
Somersaults Snack Bags: With sunflower seeds as the primary ingredient, this snack has powerful protein, fiber and vitamin E . It’s also nut-free for those with allergies. Comes in many flavors at 150 calories, 6 g protein and 3 g fiber per serving.
Enjoy Life Seed & Fruit Mix: This snack mix is free of the 8 most common allergens making it a safe, family-friendly snack when you are all in the car together when one may have an allergy. Providing heart-healthy fat, fiber and protein!
Tuna Salad Kits: A simple solution to lunch! Enjoy tuna salad on crackers, add your own apple and some carrots for a fresh, satisfying meal at about 200 calories and 15 g protein.
Go Picnic Ready-To-Eat Meals: A ready-to-eat balanced meal you can throw in the car or your desk drawer. Deliciously paired meals feature no-refrigeration-needed foods and are delicious for adults and kids. Many feature higher fiber items like edamame or whole grain crackers and hummus and boast a great source of protein.
Make Your Own Trail Mix: Mix together Blue Diamond Cinnamon Sugar Almonds, dried berries and Kashi Whole Grain Cinnamon Harvest cereal for a delicious treat.
