Recently a local healthcare company started phasing out sugar added beverages, candy and unhealthy snack options from their cafes, gift shops and vending machines. They also are planning to offer fewer foods that contain added sugar, salt and saturated fats.It’s great to know that you’ll have healthier options while you’re at the hospital, but there still are so many instances where healthy options just aren’t available. Here’s a list of healthy snacks that are easy to pack and pack their own punch!Avocados- They’re high in anti-oxidants and while they’re also high in polyunsaturated fats, avocados are a great example of why you shouldn’t fear fat. Research has shown that those who eat more avocados have lower body weight, lower waist circumference, and 50% lower risk for metabolic syndrome! 1 avocado has 250 calories, 10 grams fiber, 15 grams monounsaturated fat, 4 grams protein, and 20 essential nutrients. As an added bonus, avocados travel easily and you just need to keep a butter knife and spoon in the car and presto!-healthy snack!Walnuts/Almonds- These nuts are high in anti-oxidants, protein, fiber and healthy fats. Studies have shown that they can reduce belly fat and lower some inflammatory markers.Fruit- Don’t let the sugar in fruits scare you off. All fruits-even those with higher sugar content- are good because they have fiber, slowing the spike in your blood sugar when you eat them. Berries are a good anytime snack that have powerful nutrients and are low calorie. Bananas, watermelon and pineapple are great for post-workout recovery snacks because they do have higher sugar and are great for replenishing glycogen used during exercise (glycogen is stored sugar in the muscle used to fuel activity).Jerky- This is an easy to pack snack loaded with great protein. Not only is protein essential for building the lean tissue necessary to optimize body composition, but it also helps with satiety. While most jerky has some form of added sweetener, I like The New Primal Jerky, as it’s low on total sugar and sweetened with pineapple juice and honey-both better than refined sugars.Vegetables and Hummus- Of course veggies are a great snack that’s also easy to pack. However, they don’t always leave you feeling full and some of us still struggle with the taste. Enter Hummus. It adds a ton of great flavor to your veggies and it’s packed with fiber-promoting satiety. Just remember to go with an added sugar free variety.Cheese- You might be surprised to see this on the list, but while you can overdo cheese easily, it’s loaded with protein and fat to keep you feeling full and had minimal carbs. It packs easily and is a better alternative than what may be available to you if you don’t pack your own snack.Not only are all these snacks super healthy, but they’re also super easy to pack and taste great. With just a little bit of planning you can set yourself up to snack healthy every day!