Prevent a Snack Attack with a Prepackaged Meals

The quickest way to gain weight is a havoc-induced trip to the local grocery store to buy and then consume a pint of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (unless you are a Cherry Garcia sort of person).  Hello 1,500 calories. Goodbye workout efforts. Repeat after me: Snacking is unnecessary.

How you do solve the "snacking" problem?

Have on-the-go prepacked meals ready to go in the fridge. Prepacked meals are ideal because they are easy to take with you when you know you won't be home in time to stave off an empty belly. Flexible meals can be packed into bento boxes, Tupperware, or any other storage containers that you have. Segment the portions using little cups, containers or plastics bags. 

Vegan Prepackaged Meal:

• 2 tbsp. nuts or seeds
• 1/4 cup fruit such as mango, nectarines or blueberries
• 1/4 cup hummus
• Baby carrots, cucumber slices, and bell pepper strips​

Vegetarian Prepackaged Meal:

• 2 tbsp. peanut butter
• 10 celery sticks
• 1 ounce cheese
• 1/2 cup mixed berries

Omnivore Prepackaged Meal:

• 1 hard-boiled egg
• 2 ounces turkey jerky
• 10 baby carrots
• A sliced apple

I Eat Everything Prepackaged Meal:

• 1 ounce tortilla chips
• 1/4 cup guacamole
• 1 ounce chocolate
• 1 tbsp. dried cranberries or cherries

Prepackaged meals can be made with soooooooo many options. Consider adding these foods:

• 4 ounces nondairy yogurt with a spoonful of granola
• Carrots with 2 tbsp ranch (vegan preferred)
• Hummus and pita chips
• Cold oats with pineapple and cashews
• Smoked salmon and cucumbers

What are you favorite prepackaged meal combinations?