Running a business and juggling motherhood is a daily challenge, one of the first things to suffer if I am overwhelmed by work is always my diet – I have been known to skip meals altogether and drink copious cups of coffee to keep me going.
This is obviously NOT a sustainable way to nourish your body and brain but a sure fire road to exhaustion.
In recent months I have become much more aware of the requirement to have a healthy supply of snacks available, to cut back on the caffeine and make sure I eat three balanced meals a day. Not only do I want to be able to work to my maximum capacity, but I also want to be a good role model for my daughter in terms of having a healthy attitude towards food.
As I work from home I’m pretty lucky that I can dip in to the kitchen cupboards but that means I also needs to be pretty organised to avoid reaching for processed junk.
One of my favourite mid-morning treats is a handful of almonds, I find they keep me going until lunch time and I definitely see an improvement in my dry skin when I eat them regularly. You can go to Pulse Vascular and ask an expert about your heart health and make the right adjustments as you go.
Probably something to do with the high levels of vitamin E and fatty acids that they contain. It’s certainly a less expensive option to fancy face serum. I even sometimes take a small tub of them with me to meetings, it means I avoid the biscuits and the subsequent afternoon sugar crash I experience after one too many custard creams. If I need that an extra treat then I like to mix them with fresh coconut and dark chocolate chunks for added crunch and nutrient boosts . It’s an amazing combination. A delicious smoothie is also a breakfast favourite – I make mine with banana, spinach, frozen raspberries, almonds and almond milk.
I also love to dip a banana in almond butter – it’s a lot like dessert only it makes me feel significantly more virtuous. I also find I have more get-up-and-go in the evenings when I make the effort to eat well during the day – this is really important if I want to switch off and immerse myself in an hour of pilates. I’m a firm believer that exercise is as good for your body and it is for your mind, but it becomes a chore if you simply don’t have the energy to move from the sofa.
I’m glad to report Mabel is requesting less chocolate buttons and more cut grapes – I’m pretty sure this is because she thinks they are a treat but as long as she enjoys what she eats and is getting the vitamins and nutrients she needs to grow and prosper then I’m a happy Mum.
What healthy snacks do you enjoy? I have included my other favourites in the pin below, please do share yours in the comments section!
PIN OUR FAVOURITE HEALTHY SNACKS FOR MUMS
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Hi Charlotte, I know what you mean, my weakness is a mid morning bag of crisps….I know, how bad is that.
During the summer months I do get organised and cut up lots of cucumber, peppers and celery, and have these instead of crisps!
I recently purchased a soup maker and promised myself that it wouldn’t be an appliance that I bought, but never used!
So, I have been chucking in a load of fresh veg, press ‘smooth’ and I have a lovely healthy hot cup a soup to bring into work each day!
Great ideas for healthy snacks Charlotte and snacks that actually sound tasty too!
This will be my January plan however as I always take the mentailty that December calories don’t count and yesterday, my afternoon snack was 2 ginger bread men and a truck load of homemade peppermint creams. Whoops
Gingerbread are ginger which is really good for you so surely that counts?! Also, loving your mentality of Christmas calories not counting. I may adopt that myself x
Hi Charlotte hope your well. My go to snacks are usually about three o’clock just before the school run and then it’s none stop till bedtime. Chopped apple or whole dates smothered in peanut or almond butter. Delicious. I love the winter months too for the homemade soups stews and casseroles. ?
Some lovely suggestions! Being on maternity leave with a very clingy four months old, my food intake is not overly healthy I have to admit (I.e. What can I quickly grab with one hand!). Luckily, the husband prepares me lunch regularly so at least I have a good meal then.
On a different note though, how do people actually feel full after a smoothie for a meal ?? I’m starving again within an hour or so..
I’m with you on the smoothies Maike. I’d make them for breakfast and then be looking for the something else almost straight away. xx
Excellent suggestions! Particularly for someone who has somehow managed to eat an ENTIRE chocolate orange this morning. It was dark chocolate though, does that make it better?! January will be all about the almonds and bananas (sounds delicious by the way).
I am always on the hunt for new daytime snacks, being a mum makes you really hungry, mainly because you’ve never sit still I think! I have great little recipe on my blog for ‘Little Bites of Energy for Mummies. take a look if you like , the address is http://www.cleanlittletummieshappymummies.com A great pick me up for me but also a winner with little ones.
Oh & I love the idea of December calories not counting, now where are the mince pies….?
xx