Living a healthy lifestyle means giving up things that aren’t good for you. Because stocking stuffers consistently contain sugar, fat, and salt, they’re not necessarily something you want to give to your family as a treat. Instead of loading up on sweets and other types of junk food, add these healthy stocking stuffers to your shopping list for a Christmas that emphasizes fun and good health.
Here are some foods that are nutritionally sound:
- Apples and Oranges. Grandmothers around the world knew what they were doing when they included fruit in their grandchildrens’ stockings. Apples are a great source of fiber. They come in many different varieties and are low calorie. Oranges contain Vitamin C. They travel well and taste great peeled or sliced.
- Nuts and Packets of Nut Butter. Packed with protein,nuts make the perfect snack. That is, of course, if a person doesn’t have an allergy to nuts. Different companies make to-go nut butter tubs and packets. It’s great to use as a spread or a dip. Choose a flavor that you know your loved ones like. Peanut butter and almond butter are a hit with most people.
- Granola Bars. Packed with oats, honey, fruit, and nuts, granola bars satisfy cravings for something sweet without going overboard on the calories. Choose low fat and low calorie varieties of granola bars to buy. If you’re not sure which is best, use the comparison tool in the INRFOOD app to find out. Download it for free to your iOS or Android-enabled smartphone.
Stuff your family’s stockings with healthy treats this year. Food doesn’t have to be sugary or fatty to be delicious. Choose vitamin and nutrient rich snacks full of fiber and protein. If you’re not sure what to buy after reading this list, check out the INRFOOD app for suggestions.