A good snack is one which contributes to the day’s nutrition, but does not add excessive calories. 200 calories or less is ideal.
Some Examples:
½ c. bran cereal with 1 c. sugar-free, fat-free yogurt: 150 7 Whole wheat crackers (Triscuits) topped with turkey pepperoni: 150 Medium apple, sliced, with 1 Tablespoon peanut butter: 165 10 almonds, raw or dry roasted, with or without salt: 174 Mini Bagel with 2 Tablespoons lowfat cheese spread: 150 Banana and 1 ounce of fat free cheese: 200 Smoothie: ½ c. skim milk, ½ c. sugar-free, fat-free yogurt and 1 ½ c. strawberries: 150 Smallest bag of baby carrots with lowfat dip: 150 You may also use pea pods for the same calories One string cheese and a whole cucumber: 105 Fajita sized tortilla rolled around string cheese and melted in the microwave: 160 Small bowl of whole grain cereal with skim milk and fruit: 200 Stalk of celery with 1 Tb. Peanut butter and 1 Tb raisins: 140 - Tracy Boykin, R.D.
