Day 4: Set yourself up for healthy snacking

What you see is what you'll eat.

DAY 4 OF 14 Set yourself up for healthy snacking Hope you're feeling some momentum and are starting to see opportunities to add more plants to your daily routine. Here's one way to squeeze in a little extra plant-based goodness: Snacks! Whether you're at home or out and about, it can be super convenient (and tempting) to grab pre-packaged, ultra-processed snacks when you're hungry. Not only are these options not so great for you, they're a missed opportunity to get a delicious dose of the vitamins, minerals, and fiber that plants are so high in. Today you'll practice making healthy plant-based snacking more appealing and convenient so you'll want to grab the healthier choice! For today's challenge: Prepare some great-for-you plant-based snacks and place them where you can see them easily — such as on the countertop, or at eye level in the fridge or cabinet. If you're often on the go, keep them stashed in your car's glove box or in your desk or locker at work. Some ideas: Place baby carrots, sliced peppers, and cucumber wedges in clear containers at the front of the fridge. (Bonus points for pre-portioned hummus, guacamole, or salsa to dip the veggies into!) Set out a pretty bowl with apples, washed-and-dried grapes, or easy-to-peel mandarin oranges. Pop up a batch of popcorn (avocado oil is a mild-flavored and healthy high-heat option for popping), salt lightly, and store in single-serving zip-top bags. Mix up some trail mix with dried fruit, nuts (roast and spice these for extra flavor), and seeds, and portion into zip-top bags or small reusable containers. (Of course you can buy healthy plant-based snacks. But a DIY approach may save you money and allow you to customize.) Out-of-sight, out-of-mind tip Just as you're more likely to eat your plant-based snacks if you place them where you can easily see them, you're more likely to avoid the chips, crackers, and other less-healthy options if you store them on a high shelf or in the back of the pantry or fridge. Until tomorrow, The Healthline Team Interested in eco-friendly eating and living? Check out our one-stop sustainability shop for your kitchen, garden, and diet. Learn More Read More The 8 Best Reusable Food Storage Bags READ ON 33 Healthy Office Snacks to Keep You Energized and Productive READ ON Want to Lose Weight, Improve Your Diet? Start by Changing Your Kitchen READ ON 11 Simple Ways to Focus on Whole Foods Instead of Clean Eating READ ON

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