11 Secret Snacks Dietitians Stash in Their Bags (Los Angeles, CA)

11 Secret Snacks Dietitians Stash in Their Bags

11 Secret Snacks Dietitians Stash in Their BagsIf anyone knows how to eat healthy in any situation it s a registered dietitian. Whether at a conference or on a plane these professionals sneakily stash away snacks in case they get hungry. Here are 11 of their picks Expert Who Recommend the Nutrisystem DietsLawrence Cheskin(Director Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center) Lawrence J. Cheskin MD FACP FTOS is Associate Professor Health Behavior & Society at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health with joint appointments in Medicine (GI) International Health (Human Nutrition) Nursing and Public Health Studies. He directs the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center a multidisciplinary clinical research and treatment program he founded. He is also Director of Clinical Research of the Global Obesity Prevention Center at Johns Hopkins and directs its Pilot Studies Core which evaluates timely systems-focused proposals worldwide to study such areas as school policies and the built environment s effect in preventing childhood obesity. Live the Life You Want.Lose weight and experience thefreedom to feel your best every day Shop Plans> Dr. Cheskin s work is at the intersection of public health and clinical medicine applying knowledge gained through rigorous clinical investigation to the community and beyond. His work has impacted the problem of obesity through innovative treatment paradigms disseminated through practice (as modeled by the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center) through application of new treatment paradigms in community-based participatory research particularly among the underserved in Baltimore Maryland and through mentoring of the next generation of public health and clinical scholars dedicated to obesity.Most recently he is co-Principal Investigator of a project to develop obesity prevention and treatment strategies under contract with the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. He is also developing the use of mHealth as a tool to enhance obesity treatment for patients and enhance practitioners adherence to guidelines for treatment of obesity.He has over 175 peer-reviewed journal publications and has written six books. Almond TinsNuts are a go-to snack among dietitians. Joan Salge Blake clinical associate professor at Boston University and author of Nutrition & You for instance says she keeps a little tin of almonds in every pocketbook briefcase and backpack when she travels. They are rich in protein fiber vitamin E and phytochemicals and are shelf-stable so I never leave home without them she says. If my travel plans are delayed I always fall back on my yummy almonds to get me to my destination without a hungry horror show. Homemade Muffin and Nut ButterSome dietitians like to have a more substantial snack with them. Sarah Thornton a digestive health blogger at TheTolerantTummy.com likes to tote along a homemade high-fiber carrot apple muffin paired with a single serving packet of almond butter. This is my go-to snack because the combination of protein healthy fats and fiber keeps me full for hours she says. Plus it s easy to eat in the hustle and bustle of airports doesn t require refrigeration and survives intact despite my packed-to-the-brim bag. Order Now Here An Oatmeal Packet Mandy Enright creator of the couples nutrition blog and podcast Nutrition Nuptials carries an instant oatmeal packet nut butter packet and trail mix containing dried fruit and nuts. As long as hot water is around I ve got a fiber and protein-loaded snack to keep me feeling full and satisfied for hours says Enright who sometimes eats all the ingredients together and sometimes eats them incrementally. Since this snack doesn t require any refrigeration she adds it can live in my purse until a hunger emergency comes up. Homemade Trail MixMany dietitians including Elizabeth Ward author at BetterIsTheNewPerfect.com tuck away homemade trail mix in their bags. Ward prefers to make hers from whole-grain cereal peanuts and raisins or dried cranberries. I always have these ingredients in my house and I just throw them all in a sandwich bag before I leave on a trip she says. If I m in a pinch and can t have a proper meal my trail mix covers three food groups and I feel satisfied. Whole FruitsWhole fruits are one of the easiest snacks to tuck away in your bag. Just take it from Malina Malkani a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics At any given time you can usually find a clementine or banana in my purse when I m dashing out the door she says. Whole fruits are convenient traveling companions because they pack a ton of vitamins and minerals into a portable package and they provide fiber to help keep me satisfied. Peanut Butter and Strawberry SandwichOne of the most intriguing sandwich options comes from Jenna Gorham of Jenna Gorham Nutrition Consulting LLC who makes a peanut butter and strawberry sandwich on whole-grain bread for when she s traveling by plane. It s filling satisfying and a healthier choice that most options you ll find at the airport she explains.GrapesSarah Pflugradt of Salubrious RD carries grapes for her plane rides. For approximately 100 calories per cup they fill me up and double as a hydration source she says. Plus she adds you can t get through security with water but you can take grapes Healthy LivingView Menu > Roasted ChickpeasDanielle Stadelman a corporate wellness dietitian in the greater Los Angeles area satisfies her inner chip craving by noshing on a handful of crunchy and portable roasted chickpeas. Only half a cup provides 7.5 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber in addition to providing a little bit of every vitamin and mineral Stadelman says. She prefers to make her own roasted chickpeas with some basic seasoning and olive oil (roast for 40 minutes in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit). You can dress your roasted chickpeas spicy or sweet the combinations are endless.Dried MangosSamara Abbott loves keeping a bag of dried mango with no added sugar on hand. Dried mango is perfect for an afternoon carb craving and it s also high in fiber she says. Sometimes I will pair that with some almonds if I need a heavier snack. Dates Stuffed With AlmondsRahaf Al Bochi a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and owner of Olive Tree Nutrition totes along one of my son s favorite snacks which I used to bring on long plane rides. I open up each medjool date take out the pit and place a couple of almonds inside she says. It s the perfect snack because it gives me a surge of energy from the date s natural sugars and keeps me full from the protein and healthy fats in the almonds. Pretzels and Almond ButterBonnie Taub-Dix creator of BetterThanDieting.com and author of Read It Before You Eat It Taking You from Label to Table always travels with a 1-ounce packet of almond butter. That way she can use it to top pretzels on a plane or baked chips at a conference. Almond butter is a food I pretty much eat daily at home as well she says. Whether swirled in my oatmeal or topped on my whole-grain toast it provides healthy fats along with protein to help me feel full and satisfied. The Final WordThe Nutrisystem diet is the ultimate in convenience. If you don t want to think about portion sizes planning shopping or cooking and are happy to have meals delivered to your doorstep in microwave-ready pouches then you re going to love this plan.If you like to cook or eat out or you have a tight food budget this plan is not for you.The real question is whether you can continue to lose weight or maintain your weight when you are no longer relying on the prepackaged foods. Get 30 Off Your Next Order Refer A Friend