As students, we are always busy running from class or working on projects around campus. When we work up an appetite sometimes it is hard to know the healthiest options to hold us over before our next meal. Around campus there are many food options but they're not always the best for our heath. From sugar filled pastries to ice cream and candy bars it's easy to forget we need nutritious food to fuel our brains. The key to healthy snacking is to choose whole, unprocessed foods. This eliminates the unnecessary sugars, fats and chemicals that are added to most packaged snack foods. Below I have listed some of my favorite healthy snacks; you can pack these to bring to school with you or even find some available to purchase on campus to ensure you have a healthy week.

Fresh Veggies

Chop up bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes or baby carrots for a fresh and healthy snack to munch on. Vegetables are high in nutrients and low in calories. Try snacking on them them with hummus.

Nuts & trail mix

Calorically dense nuts and trail mix are a much healthier option then a processed protein or snack bar. Nuts are high in fat but also provide a small amount of protein. Try to avoid trail mix that contains chocolate or candies.

Apples and Peanut Butter

One of my go to snacks! Cut up an apple and serve with a side of almond or peanut butter for a fresh and filling snack.

Berries

Berries are both high in vitamins and fiber. Did you know 1 cup of raspberries has 8g of fiber?

Jerky

This snack is high in protein and a lot heather then grabbing a bag of potato chips. Try to get a locally made jerky and be sure to check the added sugar content.

Boiled Egg

Another whole food. Easy to transport, and high in protein.

Bananas

Grocery stores and most gas stations and coffee shops sell bananas. If youre on the go and need to grab something quick, a banana is always a healthy option and a lot better then that cake filled with refined sugar.