“It’s midnight somewhere…”

Late Night Snacking

Discussion of night time snacking What is a healthy snack? Why should I eat healthy snacks? How do I pick out a healthy snack? What are some alternatives for my favorite night time snacks?

Outline

What are your favorite night time snacks?

Are they different than what you usually snack on during the day?

Why?

Let’s Talk

Common barriers to healthy night time snacking

Brainstorm ways to overcome these barriers

What’s in the way?

Get out a piece of paper Write down one personal barrier to healthy night time snacking

Write down one way that you could overcome that barrier

Your Turn!

What is a healthy nighttime snack? At night the body is changing modes:

Metabolism slower Body needs to rest Burning less calories

Benefits of healthy snacking: Better sleep Better focus Overall healthier diet/lifestyle

Why Does It Matter?

Serving size and servings/container Daily Value Percentages Cholesterol/Sodium Saturated Fats Whole Grains Fiber Ingredient List

What Am I Looking For?

Which Is Best?

Nut mixes Almonds, cashews, pistachios Light microwave popcorn Orville Redenbacher's Smart Pop, Healthy Pop Butter

Low-sugar snack bars Nature Valley Roasted Almond Crunch Bar, Kashi TLC Granola Bar

Quick Snacks On the Go

Yogurt with sunflower seeds Greek yogurt with honey Frozen yogurt sandwich Frozen banana pop

When you’re craving something sweet, try…

Frozen edamame Soup in microwavable cups Baked tortilla chips Whole-wheat pretzels

When you’re craving something salty, try…

Whole wheat English muffin with peanut butter

Quesadillas Tuna salad kits Quick Microwave nachos Healthy Microwaveable entrees

When you’re craving something a little bit

bigger, try…

Go Get Your Snack On!