Tuesday, November 2, 2010

HealthTip: Having Trouble Thinking of Healthy Snacks?

I often find it difficult to come up with creative, new, healthy, but tasty snack options. Here are just a few snacks that I've grown to depend on over the last few years. They are easily adaptable to suit your personal preferences and require minimal preparation.
-Slice up some fresh fruit and take it "to go" in a container
-Raw vegetables and hummus (or dressing if you prefer)! Try baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, peppers and zucchini. Switch up the types of vegetables you use so you don't get tired of eating the same thing!
-Whole wheat pita triangles with hummus
-Pumpernickel bagel with natural peanut butter and sliced banana
-Fresh, frozen, or canned fruit with low fat yogurt (you can make this into a smoothie too)
-Whole wheat tortilla wraps filled with turkey, onions, celery, peppers, and a drizzle of your favorite dressing
-English muffin with melted low-fat Havarti cheese and apple slices
-Make your own "power energy mix" of your favorite high fiber cereal, a spoon-full of seeds, a palm full of nuts and dried fruit, and a few dark chocolate chips if you need a chocolate fix!
-Plain popcorn
-Unsweetened applesauce with a sprinkle of cinnamon is always a treat!
-Whole wheat/ whole grain crackers with a few slices of cheese or peanut butter
-Popsicles made with 100% fruit juice or yogurt
-Water, low fat milk (2%, 1%, or skim), or fortified soy beverages are always great ways to quench your thirst!

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