Is the candy bar isle calling your name every time you want a snack? Well, try these tips I found on Yahoo! Health.
If you are just craving something….
Salty: Have 10 black olives, or a 1.3 oz. bag of Glenny’s Salt & Pepper Soy Crisps. Boy that sure sounds appetizing, NOT.
Sweet: Have 1 small wholegrain wrap with 1 Tablespoon Nutella spread and ½ cup sliced strawberries, or a homemade smoothie made with 6 oz skim milk, ½ cup frozen mango and ½ banana. Less calories than a candy bar.
Savory: Have 1 cup red and yellow bell pepper strips with 1 Tablespoon pesto dip or ½ cup low-fat onion dip, or have 1 slice whole-wheat toast with ¼ avocado drizzled with 1 teaspoon olive oil and lemon juice. That doesn’t sound too savory to me.
If you’re craving something to boost your energy and you want it to be….
Salty: Have 10 honey wheat pretzels dipped in 2 teaspoons peanut butter, or have 1 cup cherry tomatoes sprinkled with 1 oz feta cheese. YUK.
Sweet: Try 6 oz low fat vanilla yogurt with 2 Tablespoons raisin-nut granola (I can do without the raisins), or try 3 whole-grain crackers with 1 Tablespoon reduced-fat cream cheese and 2 teaspoons fruit preserves.
Savory: ½ turkey sandwich on whole-grain bread with honey-Dijon mustard, lettuce, and tomato, or 4 Melba toast rounds with 1 Tablespoon light cream cheese and 1 oz smoked salmon. That doesn’t sound too bad.
If you are ever in doubt try these snacks for something….
Salty: 4 cups 94% fat-free popcorn, or 20 spicy salted pecans.
Sweet: 2 whole-wheat fig bars, or ½ cup chocolate sorbet with ½ cup fresh berries.
Savory: 1 Laughing Cow cheese wedge with ½ cup grapes, or 4” pita with 1 oz shredded mozzarella, 3 Tablespoons tomato sauce, and 3 basil leaves.
Hope you’re not too hungry now after reading this. Happy snacking!
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