{"id":2030,"date":"2015-10-28T03:42:51","date_gmt":"2015-10-28T03:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/firerescuefitness.com\/?p=2030"},"modified":"2015-10-28T03:42:51","modified_gmt":"2015-10-28T03:42:51","slug":"snacking-around-the-firehouse-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firerescuefitness.com\/2015\/10\/snacking-around-the-firehouse-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Snacking Around the Firehouse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone (especially around the firehouse) loves a good snack. But what actually is a &#8220;good&#8221; snack.<\/p>\n<div>If you ask some, they will define a good snack as something that tastes great but doesn&#8217;t fill you up like a meal.\u00a0 If your stomach starts rumbling and lunch is still two hours away, you&#8217;re going to need a snack to make it through the day. What firefighters\/emts\/\u00a0must remember is that the foods you eat at\u00a0snack time can make a big difference in your energy level, decision making, performance, and overall health. Choose the wrong snack, and you&#8217;ll feel dragged down, tired and cloudy.\u00a0 Choose wisely, and you&#8217;ll get the boost and performance you need.<\/div>\n<table style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"clear: left; cssfloat: left; height: 124px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 160px;\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/firerescuefitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/firefighter-0001.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/firerescuefitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/firefighter-0001-300x225.jpg?resize=200%2C150\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Choose your snacks wisely, you never<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>know when you will need the exra energy<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Before your next snack break, think twice about what you are about to eat and remember the following information when you&#8217;re craving a snack!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong><u>Snacking for Energy<\/u><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><u><\/u>If you find yourself fighting sleepiness in the afternoon, what your body needs is a boost of energy. Snacks eaten midday should contain good fats and protein to give and sustain your energy level. Here are a few good options when you need an energy-boosting snack.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/firerescuefitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/peanut-butter-apples.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/firerescuefitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/peanut-butter-apples-300x225.jpg?resize=200%2C150\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a>A small apple or sliced banana with a tablespoon of peanut butter. The natural sugars in fruit take longer to metabolize than sugars found in candy, and the peanut butter provides the protein needed for long-lasting energy.<\/li>\n<li>A quarter cup of nuts and dried fruit. This slow-burning mixture provides protein, good fats (that&#8217;s right &#8211; fats aren&#8217;t always bad), and plenty of fiber, all wrapped up in a delicious package. Just be careful. Eating too many of these carbohydrates can cause low blood sugar and make you feel even sleepier.<\/li>\n<li>One tablespoon of hummus spread on four whole-grain crackers. Made from garbanzo beans, hummus is a great energy booster and is also full of fiber. And the whole-grain crackers are made with complex carbohydrates, which help fill you up without dragging you down.<\/li>\n<li>Sliced avocado with deli sliced turkey wrapped around them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><strong><u>Snacking for Weight Management<\/u><\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Many people eliminate snacks when attempting to lose weight. Unfortunately, this is counterproductive, as snacks keep you satisfied between meals. If dinnertime arrives and you&#8217;re exceptionally hungry, it&#8217;s easy to overeat. Eating several small snacks throughout the day will help keep your hunger in check. However, you should avoid eating snacks when you&#8217;re bored, stressed, zoning out in front of the TV, or not paying attention to what you&#8217;re eating while studying for your next exam.<\/div>\n<p>The key is to choose snacks that fit with your daily calorie and nutrient needs. If your goal is to lose weight, choose low-calorie, nutrient-filled snacks. If you need to gain weight or if you are physically fit and need to replenish energy from a strenuous workout, go for higher calorie, nutritious snacks.<br \/>\nLow-carb snack ideas include vegetables, reduced-fat yogurt and cottage cheese, half of an avocado, and a few deli slices.<\/p>\n<p>I know some of these options may not be popular with all the members of the crew but we all have to remember that <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em>what we eat determines how we perform on the fireground and on scene<\/em><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Remember, eat like your life depends on it&#8230;because it does.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Stay safe and healthy,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Aaron Zamzow<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone (especially around the firehouse) loves a good snack. But what actually is a &#8220;good&#8221; snack. 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