Clean Eating

The Best Healthy Snacks For Clean Eating: A Buying Guide

When it comes to eating healthy, picking snacks to keep us full and happy throughout the day may be the hardest part. Eating a clean and healthy diet may already be a huge lifestyle change for some, but subtracting or replacing that midday bag of chips at work seems to really add an extra layer of struggle.

The good news is, once you've committed to clean eating, which is when you eat a diet free of processed and refined ingredients like bleached flour or sugar, you'll find yourself feeling much better - more energy, better rest, better digestion.

With clean eating and healthy snacks, you'll focus on eating fresh whole produce and protein sources, like raw fruit and veggies and cooked chicken or pork with fresh and natural dressings. Kale, zucchini, and black beans all make great sides to include with your healthy fats. While it may feel like a huge sacrifice to give up sugar, carbs and fried foods, you may hardly even miss them later.

To get started, you can find a wide variety of healthy snacks for your clean eating lifestyle at your local Sam's Club, where we're proud to offer high-quality fresh food from brands like Member's Mark.

What Different Types of Healthy Foods Are There?

You can make choices in just about every food category that will allow you to follow a healthy and clean diet. With a combination of these, you can make great snack ideas. For example:

• Fresh Foods: The best thing for your clean eating diet is to consume as many fresh foods as possible. This means raw produce like fruits and veggies (think berries, melons, carrots, and celery) and protein sources like eggs, seafood, and beef that you can prepare at home with sugar-free and non-processed ingredients.
• Frozen Foods: Frozen foods can be a long-lasting, time-saving way to keep your household on a clean and healthy track. Be sure to check labels and buy frozen vegetables or seafood that don't come in pre-prepared sauces.
• Canned Foods: Similar to frozen foods, canned foods can help save time in preparing your clean eating meal plan. Again, check the labels for each product you buy to ensure you're sticking with food items in their most natural state.
• Edible Nuts: Nuts are a high-protein healthy snack that can help replace your former favorite snack foods. Try lightly salted varieties of nuts like cashews, almonds, pecans, and walnuts. You may also want to stock up on peanut butter or almond butter.
• Healthy Treats: In addition to nuts, your healthy treats can include things like fresh fruit with granola, blueberries, or a few slices of your favorite cheddar. Dried fruit, hummus, and dark chocolate all make great healthy treats.
• Beverages: Stick with 100% juice, water, coffee and tea. Beverages like soda or beer are highly processed and contain a lot of refined sugars.
• Water: Like with any health-related decisions, be sure to drink lots of water throughout your day. Sam's Club offers flats of water from your favorite brands so you always have a water bottle throughout the day.

What Sizes of Healthy Food Can I Choose?

You can generally buy healthy food and clean eating snacks in a variety of sizes, but Sam's Club specializes in bulk offerings. Buying your healthy snacks in bulk is a great way to help your budget when it comes to making smarter diet choices. Not only does it save you money, but it's also a great way to make sure you always have the healthy snack you need - especially if you run through nuts or tuna really quickly.

Buying in bulk lets you stock your pantry for your entire household at a fraction of the cost of buying individual items. You can also feed a large number of people, like in an office or school, much easier. You'll save money and always have a healthy option available in your workspace, home, or when you're on-the-go.

What to Consider When Buying Healthy Food

Of course, shopping for healthy food to follow clean eating guidelines requires a couple of considerations:

What's the nutritional value of the food you're buying?

Clean eating is a great way to help your household feel healthy and happy, but as with all diets, you'll need to make sure you're buying items that have a high nutritional value. Consider things like grams of protein, saturated fat, and grams of sugar. Every diet is successful with balance and moderation, even if it's low-fat and heart-healthy.

Who is the healthy food for?

You may have some picky eaters in your household, or maybe you have kids at home. Consider who you're buying healthy snacks for, and what kind of allergies or nutritional needs they may have. This is especially important if someone in your home needs to watch their blood sugar or is gluten-free.

What is the food you're preparing vs. food for snacking?

You should plan your meals in your budget and your kitchen based on the foods you'll have to prepare, and foods you'll need for healthy snacking. Not every clean meal is going to come together on its own. Think about prep-time, activities, and scheduling.

What is the package size of the healthy food?

If you're only shopping for yourself, consider which items make the most sense to buy in bulk. If you're shopping for your family, prioritize healthy foods they eat a lot of during the week.

What is the price?

You should know your grocery budget and stick to it - which you can do thanks to bulk savings and Sam's Club members-only pricing.

What brands of healthy food does Sam's Club sell?

Sam's Club is pleased to offer high-quality products from several brands you love. We're especially excited about the clean eating and healthy snack options available from Member's Mark.

Member's Mark is the flagship store brand from Sam's Club. Essentially, that means we make all the same great products you love, but offer them at a low everyday price that'll keep your budget on track. No coupons, no sales, no fliers required - just you and your Sam's Club membership. Member's Mark is only sold at Sam's Club, so be sure to swing through for all your favorite healthy snacks.

FAQ - Healthy Foods for Clean Eating

Where can I buy healthy food cheap?

You can find a wide variety of healthy food at a great price at Sam's Club.

How can I buy healthy food for cheap?

By making a meal plan, creating a budget, and sticking to your diet, you'll be able to keep healthy snacks in your home at a price you can afford.

What are healthy snacks to buy?

There is a whole world of healthy snacks at your disposal, but consider some of these:

• Jerky
• Cottage cheese
• Guacamole with low-sodium tortilla chips*
• Trail mix
• Almond butter
• Avocado

What foods help burn belly fat?

If you're pursuing clean eating for weight loss, then you'll want to consider some fat-free options. The good news is, many delicious foods help you to burn belly fat, like avocados, bananas, and whole grains. However, remember that diet is only one part of weight loss. You should also be talking with your doctor, exercising, and watching your calories in a way that is healthy and safe for you.