Bring back snack time

For me, a full belly equals happiness, comfort. But it’s when I fill my belly with foods high in fat, sugar and calories that I realize this is not a healthy way to live. I’ve recently been trying to improve my snack choices, because when I choose nutritious snacks throughout the day, I am less likely to overeat at mealtimes.

To draw on the idea of food equating comfort, I did a little bit of research in my memory. If it serves me well, I can remember my mom wasn’t big on candy bars and lollipops for us kids, but she and I do have a weakness for peanut butter. So if it was snack time, you can bet peanut butter was involved. One of my favorites was one Mom said she discovered when my family lived in Canada before I was born:

Gorp

• 2 cups of O-shaped dry oat cereal (such as Cheerios)

• 1/2 ounce of raisins (between 50-60)

• 1 tablespoon of peanut butter