{"id":59617,"date":"2017-06-26T07:15:01","date_gmt":"2017-06-26T11:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=59617"},"modified":"2017-07-19T10:51:26","modified_gmt":"2017-07-19T14:51:26","slug":"healthy-snack-ideas-trainers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/healthy-snack-ideas-trainers\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Healthy Snack Ideas, Stolen from Top Trainers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photos (clockwise from top left): Perry Santanachote<\/a>, Alexa Schirm<\/a>, Jan Va\u0161ek<\/a>, Daria Nepriakhina<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Had another one of those days when you\u2019re running from a workout to a meeting to the office to an after-work event \u2014 then back home? While you might feel like you\u2019re moving as fast as Steph Curry down the court, you\u2019ll quickly lose your drive if you don\u2019t fuel properly<\/a>. And we\u2019re not talking about grabbing a high-calorie, high-sugar<\/a> prepackaged snack.<\/p>\n

Eating clean<\/a> is as simple as taking a few minutes a day (or the night before) to prep easy snacks that\u2019ll keep you far from starvation mode. And first you want to figure out which snack ideas will not only fill you up, but also satisfy your cravings<\/a>. For help, we turned to the people who know busy schedules best: fitness instructors with back-to-back classes and clients (not to mention families, side hustles and other day jobs). Steal their secrets to staying 100 all day, without reaching for the junk drawer. Goodbye hanger; hello better foods and moods.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>6 Healthy Bento Boxes Better Than Starbucks<\/a><\/p>\n

10 Snack Ideas to Get You Through Your Busiest Days<\/h2>\n
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Photos: Ryan Kelly \/ Daily Burn 365<\/a>\u00a0(left); Krystal Dwyer (right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1. Eggs, Made Ahead<\/h3>\n

\u201cWhen I have a full day of training and being a mom 24\/7, I always make sure I have snacks prepared and on hand,\u201d says Krystal Dwyer, a Daily Burn 365<\/a> trainer and Flybarre instructor. She boils eggs every night for her family so they have a quick bite of satiating protein<\/a>. She often pairs two of those with sliced avocado and tomatoes to munch on midday. Another go-to: pre-cut fruit, often mixed with Greek yogurt and pre-bagged granola<\/a> sprinkled on top.<\/p>\n

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Photos: Nina Duncan (left); Garden of Life (right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2. All About Bars<\/h3>\n

No, we\u2019re not talking happy hour. Don Saladino<\/a>, celeb trainer and founder of Drive Studios in NYC, loves the Garden of Life<\/a> sports line, particularly the plant-based protein bars. Made of clean ingredients that are gluten-, dairy- and soy-free, they help repair and rebuild your muscles after a workout. His favorite flavors include peanut butter chocolate and sea salt caramel.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>11 Healthy Homemade Protein Bar Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photos: Ryan Kelly \/ Daily Burn 365<\/a>\u00a0(left); Dara Theodore (right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3. Greens, Nuts, Bars, Oh My<\/h3>\n

Dara Theodora, a trainer for Daily Burn 365<\/a> and The Fhitting Room in NYC, is a huge fan of veggies, especially carrot sticks and snow peas dipped in a homemade Greek yogurt dip<\/a> with a splash of hot sauce. She also loves her Nutribullet. \u201cI make shakes with banana, blueberries, a healthy fist full of dark leafy greens, nut butter \u2014 my go-to is Nuttzo \u2014 and almond milk,\u201d she says. Theodore also never leaves home without a banana, apple and a bag of properly portioned<\/a> nuts. Occasionally, she\u2019ll pack a Kind Bar, too. \u201cI choose the flavors with the least sugar,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

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Photos: Ryan Kelly \/ Daily Burn 365<\/a>\u00a0(left); Daria Nepriakhina<\/a>\u00a0(right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4. Low Sugar, High Protein and Fat<\/h3>\n

\u201cI always steer clear of as much sugar as possible and go for protein and a little fat,\u201d says Cheri Paige Fogleman, an instructor on Daily Burn 365<\/a>. Fogleman makes her own granola, filled with oats, hemp hearts and flax, chia, pumpkin, sunflower and sesame seeds. For more protein, she grabs an Epic Bar<\/a> made of bison or smears sunflower butter on a gluten-free granola bar, like Go Raw Buckwheat<\/a>. \u201cSun Butter makes cute little grab-and-go containers for sunflower butter, but for those not chained down by nut allergies, try Justin\u2019s nut butter pouches,\u201d she suggests.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>Why You Should Eat More Fat and Less Sugar<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photos: James Farrell (left); Daria Nepriakhina<\/a>\u00a0(right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5. Pumped Up Desserts<\/h3>\n

If you have a sweet tooth but want some protein to fuel you, take a cue from Keith Lawrence<\/a>, head coach at NYC\u2019s Tone House. His two must-haves include: Lenny and Larry\u2019s Protein Cookie<\/a> (with 16 grams of protein, low sugar and still tastes like dessert), and Natureworks<\/a> Protein Carrot Cakes. \u201cThese are a great way to satisfy my craving for baked goods, while also having a healthy option for protein between meals,\u201d he says. Count us in. (Try these protein-packed cookie recipes<\/a> for more options!)<\/p>\n

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Photos: Ryan Kelly \/ Daily Burn 365<\/a>\u00a0(left); Pond5<\/a>\u00a0(right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

6. Pre-Packaged Protein, Plus Fiber<\/h3>\n

A choice mini meal for Daily Burn 365<\/a> instructor and registered dietitian, Nora Minno, RD: Quest Bars<\/a>, which are high in protein, yet low in calories (under 200). She also enjoys Blue Diamond\u2019s 100-calorie nut packages<\/a>. \u201cThey are super easy to travel with and non-perishable,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s important to get that protein and healthy fat while on the go.\u201d Minno almost always carries around individual protein packets, which she can easily mix with water. Plus, she often has a piece of fruit, like an apple or orange, for a quick hit of fuel, fiber<\/a> and vitamins.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>Your Cheat Sheet to Vegan Protein Powders<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photos: Ryan Kelly \/ DB10<\/a>\u00a0(left); Alexa Schirm<\/a>\u00a0(right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7. Homemade and Healthy Muffins<\/h3>\n

One of the best portable snacks out there \u2014 that\u2019s also super easy to make \u2014 is muffins. For a low-sugar option, CeCe Marizu, Daily Burn 365<\/a> and Equinox fitness instructor follows this recipe:<\/p>\n

3 cups oat flour
\n2 teaspoons baking powder
\n1 teaspoon baking soda
\nPinch of cinnamon
\n1 scoop of Vega protein powder<\/a> (vanilla or chocolate)
\n1 tablespoon of organic maple syrup
\n3 ripe bananas
\n1 tablespoon of coconut oil
\n2 eggs
\n1 cup of Greek yogurt<\/p>\n

Bake \u2018em for 14 to 16 minutes at 375 degrees. \u201cI\u00a0add blueberries from time to time too and bake a little longer,\u201d she says. Even better: Spread some almond butter between two and enjoy them with coffee. Basically the perfect feel-good snack.<\/p>\n

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Photos: Ryan Kelly \/ Daily Burn 365<\/a>\u00a0(left); Twenty20<\/a>\u00a0(right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8. PBB and Better-for-You Pudding<\/h3>\n

The classic PB&J was due for a remix, and Phoenix Carnevale, MMA expert and Daily Burn 365<\/a> instructor, does it like this: \u201cI make a peanut butter and banana no bread \u2018sandwich,\u2019 where I take a smear of peanut butter and two slices of banana and put them together,\u201d she says. You get protein, fat, potassium and fiber in one low-carb combo. To satisfy a sweet craving, Carnevale also mixes chocolate protein powder<\/a> with Greek yogurt and two chopped strawberries. Or she just drizzles a little chocolate right over a bowl of strawberries.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>18 Protein Shake Recipes That Taste Just Like Dessert<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photos: Bradley Rose (left); Jan Va\u0161ek<\/a>\u00a0(right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

9. Melon, Almonds and Energy<\/h3>\n

Summertime is the perfect time to kick up your intake of water-filled foods<\/a> like cucumbers, celery, cantaloupe and watermelon<\/a> \u2014 Rumble boxing instructor, Bradley Rose\u2019s<\/a> preferred option. To keep him fueled between punch combos, he has a cup of melon, a handful of almonds (those healthy fats and protein fill you up) and a cup of nitro coffee. Because there\u2019s nothing like caffeine for a serious performance boost<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Photos: Ryan Kelly \/ Daily Burn 365<\/a>\u00a0(left); Perry Santanachote<\/a>\u00a0(right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

10. Fruit, Smoothies and an Emergency Bar<\/h3>\n

Erika Shannon, Daily Burn 365<\/a> and Soul Cycle instructor, always has bananas and raspberries on hand. \u201cI can eat raspberries by the pint,\u201d she says. She also makes smoothies to take on the go with frozen berries, fresh spinach, a banana, water or almond milk \u2014 and occasionally avocado<\/a> if she wants it extra creamy. For the times she feels a bout of hanger coming on, Shannon keeps a stash of RX bars in Coconut Chocolate<\/a> flavor. \u201cI don\u2019t make a habit of eating lots of bars, but the RX bars are so great and have simple ingredients,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Steal these snack ideas from top trainers who know about fueling on the move. They\u2019ll keep your energy up so you can power through your day prepared. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":51,"featured_media":59666,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[23,7,11],"tags":[201,289,52,71,135,138,80,87,341,388,306],"class_list":["post-59617","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diet-nutrition","category-health","category-health-hacks","tag-carbohydrates","tag-exercise","tag-fruit","tag-nutrition","tag-post-workout","tag-pre-workout","tag-protein","tag-snacks","tag-tax1living-well","tag-tax2nutrition","tag-vegetables"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59617","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/51"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59617"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59617\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59666"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59617"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59617"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59617"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}