Healthy Snack Ideas

Written by jennifer westfall

Wednesday, 04 June 2008

I have no idea how, but somehow I got on a mailing list somewhere and because of this my inbox is flooded with lots of random emails on a daily basis.  All of them are about health cocerns and issues.  It sort of makes me chuckle because in some ways I feel like it the universe sending me a not so subliminal message about things that I should focus on.  I read most of them and find lots of useful information.  The problem is that I just don't put that information to use!  This morning however, I happened upon this little beauty from Everyday Health and I think this is not only something that I should use but can and will use.  It's a list of 20 smart snack options and smart snacking is something that I know need to work on!  I got the hint and I think it's about time that I started paying attention.  Maybe this list will help you out too... Smart Snack Options By Woman's Day 100 CALORIES 1 hard-cooked egg (75) with half a slice of toasted wheat bread (34) 1⁄2 cup ice milk or sherbet (100) 1 large rectangular graham cracker (60) with 11⁄2 tsp peanut butter (45) 1 slice (1 oz) angel food cake (70) with 1⁄2 cup fresh strawberries (25) 1⁄2 cup wheat-flake cereal (55) with 1⁄2 cup nonfat milk (45) 1 cup chicken-noodle soup (75) with 2 saltines (25) 1 small (4") whole-wheat pita (74) with 1 Tbsp hummus (24) 1⁄2 cup cranberry juice cocktail (72) and 1⁄4 cup nonfat plain yogurt (34) blended with ice 1 slice whole-wheat bread (69) with 1 oz sliced turkey breast (28) and mustard 1⁄2 cup 1% lowfat cottage cheese (80) with 1 cup cherry tomatoes (30) 1 cup baby carrots, celery and bell peppers (30) with 2 Tbsp light dressing (70) 1⁄4 cup 1% lowfat cottage cheese (40) with 1 cup canned peaches in water (60) 200 CALORIES 6 oz nonfat fruit yogurt (160) mixed with 1 Tbsp raisins (30) 1 slice whole-wheat bread (69) with 1 Tbsp peanut butter (90) and 1 tsp jelly (19) 1 oz peanuts (166) with 1⁄2 oz pretzels (50) One 8" flour tortilla (150) with 2 oz sliced turkey (55), lettuce, tomato and balsamic vinegar 1 medium baked potato (161) with 1⁄4 cup 1% lowfat cottage cheese (40) 1 container Fantastic Foods Hearty Cups Vegetable Barley soup (150) with 4 saltines (50) Subway Veggie Delite 6" sandwich without cheese (230) Thai Kitchen Mushroom Medley Rice Noodle Bowl (188) 1⁄2 cup lowfat frozen yogurt (114) with 3⁄4 cup sliced fresh fruit (75) Source: Woman's Day

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 04 June 2008 )

 

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