23 On-The-Go Healthy Snacks To Keep Your Energy Running High

["Avoid the sugar crash - Chips, cookies, or \"healthy\" bars will not get you very far, cause a short-lived energy peak, to only come tumbling down and make you feel even more tired and lethargic than before.","Everything in moderation - You could eat two hands full of healthy nuts (+- 20 almonds) - but that would mean 328 calories, the recommended average amount for breakfast and almost a third of the recommended daily fat intake. A good snack should contain between 100 and 200 calories.","Don't fall into the \"health\" trap - Beware of store-bought \"health\" foods such as granola bars, protein balls, or drinking yogurt. These often contain added sugar, sodium, and trans fats (the bad kind) and are dense in calories.","The right snack at the right time - If you need a snack for energy before a hard workout, include carbs that will digest quickly to give you an instant energy boost, such as a banana. And for recovery after a workout, a snack with protein and carbs will rebuild and refuel your muscles.","Hydration is still number one - Always drink plenty of water to keep hydrated, aid digestion, and carry nutrients and oxygen to your cells. Not drinking enough water will counteract all your healthy eating and snacking efforts.","Choose whole and natural - To keep hunger at bay and your energy levels at peak, choose whole foods rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats. If you could combine different food groups, it would be even better."]