How to Choose Healthy Snacks
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- Oct 30, 2019
- 1 min read
Introduction:
People usually consume snacks just because they are hungry or as a normal habit. But if you snack, you need to be smart and to choose low -calorie yet filling snacks rich in protein, fiber and healthy fats rather than simple sugar.
Try These Healthy Snack Ideas
You need to make snacks as mini-meals not a whole meals as this could increase the risk of over-eating.
You don't need to go that far, but choosing small portions helps prevent over-eating. Try these options:
You can have peanut butter on six-seven whole-grains crackers among with one ounce of cheese
One half low fat cottage cheese with one sliced apple
Sprinkle one tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans (and a little honey if you like sweetness).
Slice of whole grain pitta with hummus and berries
Slice one apple and one pear, and serve with fresh grapes, whole grain crackers and a few thin slices of your favorite cheese.
One cup of low fat yogurt with one cup of of berries in addition to quarter cup of chopped almonds or walnuts
Whole grain toast+almond butter+1 tablespoon of 100% fruit spread in addition to one cup of low fat milk
Serve olives and marinated red peppers with a piece of warm whole grain bread.
Bake your own tortilla chips and serve them with a chunky mango-black bean salsa.
Make a bowl of hot steel cut oatmeal and serve with a sliced banana, one-half cup berries and a splash of non-fat milk or almond milk. Add honey for taste
Have a small salad with spinach leaves, broccoli florets, tomato slices and top with one-quarter cup shredded cheese and one tablespoon of your favorite dressing.
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