Late Night Snacking

1. Late Night Snacking “It’s midnight somewhere…”

2. Outline 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?

3. Let’s Talk What are your favorite night time snacks? Are they different than what you usually snack on during the day? Why?

4. What’s in the way? Common barriers to healthy night time snacking Brainstorm ways to overcome these barriers

5. Your Turn! 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

6. Why Does It Matter? • 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

7. What Am I Looking For? Serving size and servings/container Daily Value Percentages Cholesterol/Sodium Saturated Fats Whole Grains Fiber Ingredient List

8. Which Is Best?

9. Quick Snacks On the Go 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

10. When you’re craving something sweet, try… Yogurt with sunflower seeds Greek yogurt with honey Frozen yogurt sandwich Frozen banana pop

11. When you’re craving something salty, try… Frozen edamame Soup in microwavable cups Baked tortilla chips Whole-wheat pretzels

12. When you’re craving something a little bit bigger, try… Whole wheat English muffin with peanut butter Quesadillas Tuna salad kits Quick Microwave nachos Healthy Microwaveable entrees

13. Go Get Your Snack On!