Sunday, January 24, 2010

Healthy Snack Ideas

Hello everyone. Most of us know the importance of eating frequent meals, which include snacks. I wanted to share some healthy snack ideas to help to aid in optimizing your fuel options. Enjoy!!
  • Dipping apples in yogurt, hummus, peanut butter, nut butters, low-fat cheese
  • String cheese
  • Nuts and seeds
  • Whole grain cereals
  • Mini pizza's on whole wheat English muffin- add vegetables
  • Rice cakes with vegetables, fruit, peanut butter
  • Boiled eggs with crackers
  • Low-fat milk or soy
  • Drinkable yogurt (watch for sugar and artificial ingredients)
  • Hummus filled celery
  • Fruit bars
  • Frozen grapes or other fruit
  • Peanut butter and jelly (100% fruit spreads)
  • Whole wheat toast with scrambled egg
  • Greek style yogurt with fruit

Remember you are in control of what you eat!!! The force is with you!

source: Leslie Brenton, Registered Dietitian

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