Healthy Snacks
Posted: May 01 in Nutrition by Dr. LazarusA 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.