Why snacking is good for you
Lucky has a range of nut, fruit and seed mixes that provide delicious and nutritious snacks at any time of the day. Snacking is the perfect way to fuel your body between meals and provide you with essential nutrients that you may have missed at main meal times. Some research indicates that you can increase your metabolic rate and that your memory, attention and problem solving skills can be improved by snacking.
Nuts, fruit and seeds are all great sources of many of the important nutrients required for a balanced daily diet, such as fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals.
And nuts have a low GI effect, which means your body benefits from the slow release of energy.
Tips for healthy snacking
Here are some simple tips for developing a healthy snacking routine:
Plan your snacks - always keep healthy snacks on hand so they are readily available when hunger strikes. Lucky snack tubs and snack packs are ideal snacking companions!
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Choose snacks that have a high nutritional value. Snacks that are high in fibre, rich in protein and are low GI will fill you up and are long lasting. |
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Always make snacks tasty and enjoyable - mix nuts, fruits and seeds. Whip up a smoothie. Experiment with healthy food combinations. |
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Don’t feel guilty - if you choose snacks wisely and plan them to fit in with your daily fat intake, you are giving your body what it needs to get through each busy day.
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 Healthy snacking for healthy children
Snacking is an important part of a child’s daily food intake. Children need to snack between meals because their small stomachs are better suited to smaller meals more often.
It is imperative that children have regular meals and healthy snacks to ensure that their active and growing bodies are getting all the essential nutrients they need such as fibre, protein and carbohydrates. It also helps to establish sound habits for later in life.
As is the case with adults, it is important to make snacks tasty and fun.
Tips for healthy snacking for children
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Plan snacks at regular times during the day (eg. after school) as part of an overall activity schedule. |
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Involve your children in preparing healthy snacks such as fruit skewers, vegetable and fruit faces, grain bread with spreads. |
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Stock up on snacks that contain less saturated fat, such as pretzels, dried fruit and nut snacks, etc.
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Drink plenty of water. |
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Be mindful of offering low GI (slow-release carbohydrate) foods, which will keep them feeling fuller for longer and help maintain energy throughout their busy days. |
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