Been struggling to make healthy food choices? Do you find yourself snacking for no reason? Ready to tackle your eating habits & not sure where to start?!

The answer is NOT in quick fixes, restriction or crazy diets.
Here are 8 simple and easy ways to keep on top of your snacking and nutrition:

1. Tune into Hunger vs. Appetite Cues. Hunger is more physical and physiological based, while appetite is attached to more emotional or mental needs. Pay attention to when and why you eat. Is it out of hunger, appetite, habit, or maybe stress or emotions?

2. Honor your Hunger and Fullness Levels. Eat consistently throughout the day and appropriate portions. This will keep you satisfied, with steady energy, and less likely to snack for no reason. Avoid getting ravenously hungry or eating where you’re uncomfortably full. Use this time to be in tune with your meals; how are they making you feel? What portions feel best in your body?

3. Choose a healthier alternative to conventional treats and goodies. There are tons of ideas and recipes on my site for inspiration! Have just a few options will help you when you do get that snack craving.

4. Portion out your snacks. Avoid eating from the container, box, bag etc. Furthermore, try and avoid those packaged snacks to begin with! 😉 Commit to a healthy serving; put it on a plate or bowl and enjoy.

5. Stick to WHOLE FOODS as much as possible. Prioritize fresh produce, like veggies, fruit, raw nuts and seeds etc. rather than processed packaged items (even if they are labeled “healthy”!) When you eat quality choices, you’ll be more satisfied and fuller for longer, thus even decreasing the need for snacks and cravings to begin with.

Do you need some healthy snack recipes? Refer to my RECIPE PAGE for ideas & inspiration!

6. Be kind to yourself. Don’t beat yourself if you haven’t been on top of your game. IT’S OKAY! Acknowledge it then move on. Make the conscious choice to make healthier decisions NOW and moving forward.

7. Start Small. Decide on a realistic place to start. For example, do a Kitchen Clean Out and throw away the tempting trigger foods. You will feel SO much better afterwards! Next, pick up a fresh fruit or veggie to have as a snack in place of those chips or crackers. Start with the ones you like and build up your palette.

Don’t try and overhaul everything…that never works, right? Focus on the “little wins” and aim to be 1% better every day. It doesn’t seem like much at first, but it DOES all add up. You’re progressing and moving in the right direction, rather than backwards!

8. Drink lots of water throughout the day to maintain energy levels and decrease cravings. Aim for at least half of your body weight in ounces per day. Many times dehydration masks itself as hunger! I always recommend drinking the majority of your water before meals and in between.

Are you finding yourself really struggling with cravings, stress eating and snacking? Make sure to check out this article: Top 10 Ways to Reduce Cravings & Emotional Eating

As always, I’m here for you. Send me a message below and let’s chat!