Can snacking be a hobby?

Little H and I like to keep busy. Whether we're taking a class, running errands, meeting with friends or just taking a walk, I enjoy getting out with him during the day. So there are times when we're out for hours. If you know me well, you know I can't go more than 2-3 hours without food. I'm admittedly a snacker. If I don't eat often, I get the shakes. I get irritable. And I can't focus on anything else besides getting food in my belly.

Solution? Easy. I carry snacks with me at all times. They're always on my mental checklist when packing Little H's bag. When I have a couple different healthy snacks on hand, I can avoid stopping at the many tempting coffee shops and bakeries for a hunger fix. Don't get me wrong, I love my sweets, but I try not to indulge everyday.

By eating every couple of hours, I can avoid overeating at regular meals (which ultimately happens when I've gone too long without food). Incorporating healthy snacks into my day helps me eat smaller portions and, in a way, lets me enjoy my meals more since I can eat slowly and appreciate the food and the flavors... since I'm not shoveling food in my mouth from hunger.

Here are a few of my favorite go-to snacks:
Apples
Bananas
Kashi granola bars
Unsalted almonds
Unsalted mixed nuts
Dried fruit (apricots, figs, prunes,...)
Fresh medjool dates

These always do the trick for me.

If you have any favorite healthy snacks for when you're on-the-go, I'd love to hear them. As a perpetual snacker, it'd be great to add more to my rotation :)

*This reminds me of some homemade granola bars I've been wanting to try and make... look for those soon!