A healthy snack just might keep your New Year’s resolutions on track.Some New Year’s resolutions are broken before the Christmas decorations have even come down.

The most common resolution of all (and the most commonly broken) may be the most important: I’m going to eat healthier and exercise! Driving to the gym in the dark and cold loses its appeal fast, and most people slide back into poor eating and workout habits before January turns to February. But the road to success is paved with small victories and one easy step toward healthy eating is to change the way you snack.

A recent Ipsos Reid survey found that many Canadians feel they aren’t getting enough nutrition every day and two thirds may be turning to multi-nutritional snacks to fill the gap. Good move! A simple change like snacking on high-quality, high-fibre granola bars may be one way to help balance your diet. And because our busy lives often cause us to miss or delay meals, healthy snacking should be a top priority.

According to registered dietitian Pierrette Buklis, Nature Valley’s new whole grain FibreSource bars are a good choice. “With 130 calories or less, they’re packed with whole grains and high in fibre. They also contain Omega-3, an essential nutrient for a healthy body.” This kind of snack also represents 20% of an adult’s daily fibre requirements, an area where most of us fall short.

The secret to a successful New Year’s resolution is keeping it real. Pick something you can actually carry off. Put a couple of high-fibre bars in your desk drawer, your purse or your glove compartment. Your health doesn’t necessarily depend on radical or overwhelming changes. A quick modification to your snacking habits might just give you the confidence to try the next step.

Credit: www.newscanada.com

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