# Health Coach Tip - Keep Snacks in Your Bag

**Author:** Dawn Brighid  
**Published:** 2020-07-08  
**Category:** Health Coach Tips

Do you ever find yourself without good food options? It happens to even the most prepared of us!

Do you ever find yourself without good food options? It happens to even the most prepared of us! You’re desperate and hangry and end up in the first deli you find buying a sandwich (hello, gluten) or protein bar (tons of sugar) or grabbing a slice of pizza (where did that cheese come from?). It isn't as easy as it used to be to jump into your favorite health food store, so as we head back out into the world after being home all these months, it's more important than ever to be prepared.Stash a few healthy snacks in your bag to keep your hunger at bay until you reach better food choices. Want some good options? Easy, long-lasting snack (days, maybe weeks):Dry roasted or raw nuts or seeds (any that you like - pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, almonds, cashews, a mix)Trail mix (same as above, but mix in something fun - coconut shreds, dark chocolate chips, etc.)Olives in individual packetsLow sugar protein bars (Bulletproof and IQ Bars are both very low sugar)Sustainably raised jerkySeaweed snacksCollagen in individual packets (add to your coffee or tea!)Has the pandemic given you extra time to prepare for leaving the house? If so, get creative!Prepared, perishable snacks:Cut up veggies - carrots, celery, cucumbers, sugar snap peas, or almond flour crackers with little hummus or guacamole in a 8 oz ball jarPasture raised, hard boiled eggs with sea salt and pepperApple with nut butter in an individual packetGrain free granola with some berriesHomemade protein balls

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