Monday, 17 May 2010 14:55

Snack Guidelines

Written by Rebecca Unger, M.D.
  • Eat healthy snacks 2-3 times each day.
  • Each snack should include several food groups.
  • Eat fruits and/or vegetables at each snack.
  • Drink water instead of juice, punch, lemonade or soda.
  • Be careful with portion sizes; read food labels to identify serving size.
  • Snacks should be less than 100-150 calories.

Snack Ideas

  • Fresh fruits and cheese
  • Vegetables and low fat cheese or dip
  • 1 cup of low fat yogurt and fruit
  • Half cup of low fat cottage cheese and fruit
  • Cheese and crackers, apples, bananas
  • Half sandwich on whole wheat bread
  • Lean deli meats with soft cooked vegetables
  • Cereal and low fat milk
  • 1 cup of frozen yogurt and fruit
  • 1-2 servings (read food label) of wholegrain pretzels and cheese
  • 2 cups of plain popcorn and fruit
  • Low fat smoothies with milk, yogurt, frozen fruit
  • Cheese crackers and fruit
  • A handful of nuts with fruit
  • English muffin/pita bread with lean deli meat, cheese
  • Parfait made with yogurt and fruit
  • Orange creamsicles made with orange juice, yogurt and water
  • Kabobs made with combination of cheese, fruit, vegetables, meat
  • Other favorites:




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