"Nutrition-dense and delicious snacks can be prepared in less time than an elevator ride to the breakroom or vending machine. Recipes and ideas for quick, great-tasting, fun snacks with benefits -- they save time and money while preserving their health and waistlines. Cravings and between-meal nibbling derail healthy eating. Smart snacking is a tool for losing weight, gaining muscle, fighting fatigue and keeping a diet on track. Highlights the best times of the day for snacking, optimal ratios of protein, fat, fiber, and carbohydrate, best food choices to provide energy before a workout and for recovery after one and anytime in between. Focusing on whole foods, combined sensibly and conveniently, this book is a must for moms, teachers, coaches, athletes and anyone wanting to optimize energy while satisfying hunger"--Provided by publisher.

Subtitle from cover. Includes index.