5 Healthy Snacks to Make This Summer 2024

With summer quickly approaching, many of us are planning vacations, day trips, and other fun activities with friends and family. Summer is a great time to get together with people, which means you’ll likely be looking for some tasty snacks to share. We’ve compiled a list of delicious healthy snacks, some of which you can grab on the go and others which are great if you're having people over. 

How to Snack in a Healthy Way

Most people enjoy snacking, but mindless snacking or unhealthy food choices can lead to weight gain, which may eventually cause health problems like diabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol. However, it is possible to make healthy choices and snack in a way that is good for both your palate and your body. 

In fact, having small snacks in between meals can actually help prevent overeating at mealtimes and be an opportunity to pack in some extra nutrients you may be missing during your meals.  Healthy snacking comes down to a few principles:

1. Instead of counting calories, try to consider the nutrients in your snack. Rather than eating a 100-calorie snack pack, choose wholesome foods that satisfy cravings and provide needed vitamins and minerals.
2. Choose snacks that come from different food groups. A snack with healthy fat, protein, and a high fiber carbohydrate will keep you feeling satiated in between meals. Additionally, try to include fresh fruits and vegetables in your snacking.
3. Be mindful while snacking and pay attention to portion size. Eat a small portion, see if it helps you feel full, and have more only if you’re still hungry afterward.
4. Make it easy to find healthy snacks. While the occasional easy-to-reach-for bag of chips is a perfectly acceptable component of any diet, having healthy snacks on hand will make it easier to make wholesome choices.

With these tips in mind, let’s dive into the hottest healthy snack ideas for summer 2022!