15 Skinny Snack Ideas for Bikini Season

4/4/2013

15 Skinny Snack Ideas for Bikini Season

Spring is in full fling, and my next couple months are jam-packed with Coachella, Stagecoach, lots of travels, and beachy bachelorette parties to attend! I'm SO excited, but a little voice in the back of my head keeps reminding me that it's officially bikini time. Since summer is right around the corner, I am being extra diligent about eating healthy and filling my body with all the good stuff. One of the best tips I have for eating right is to be prepared and pack yourself healthy snacks. When your tummy starts grumbling, instead of reaching for a bag of chips or whatever processed foods are around, grab one of these clean snacks and continue on with your day feeling energized and fab!

1. Turkey roll-ups : a couple slices of turkey with hummus and cucumber rolled into a little taco!
2. Apple with a handful of almonds
3. Greek yogurt with cinnamon and nuts or with berries
4. Green Juice or any pressed veggie juice - my favorites are Suja Glow & Evolution Sweet Greens
5. Brown rice cake or Ezekiel toast (my fave is cinnamon raisin) with 1 tbsp almond butter, 1/2 banana, cinnamon & a drizzle of honey (a heartier snack)
6. Cottage cheese with fresh berries
7. Cherry tomato, garbanzo, and Persian cucumber salad
8. Two hard boiled eggs
9. Homemade trail mix - be careful of portion size! My favorite combo is raw almonds, pecans, dried cranberries, and dark chocolate chips (hello antioxidants!).
10. Carrots and sugar snap peas with hummus
11. Forked avocado on Ak-Mak Crackers (from TJ's) with salt & cracked pepper
12. 1/2 cup edamame beans
13. White canned tuna mixed with TJ's  Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt Dip
14. TJ's Steamed lentils with Trader Joe's Bruschetta Sauce (drain oil first) & Parmesan cheese
15. Black beans, corn, & avocado salad with lime, olive oil, S & P

Rule of thumb: ALWAYS load up on fruits, veggies, nuts, beans, and TONS  of water w/ lemon (great detoxer)!  I try to drink the equivalent of my weight in ounces of water everyday! And of course, stay away from sodas and unnatural sugary drinks!

With smart snacking, conscious cooking, and a positive & healthy mindset, you'll be ready for bikini season, no problem!

Remember - your abs are made in the KITCHEN!