Healthy Snacks

Snacking is a great way to curb your appetite, increase your energy level, or simply keep you satisfied till your next meal. Although usually associated with potato chips, candy bars, and other unhealthy foods, there are almost as numerous healthy options. It may make it easier if you have these snacks prepared in advanced so when the urge hits, you can give the same amount of effort it takes to open up a bag of Cheetos. Keep in mind that food that has a lot of sugar content will actually make you eat more. Hopefully that will make you rethink that Kit Kat bar.

Typically speaking, products that are steamed, boiled, or raw are the best options. As a general rule of thumb, try to keep the calorie intake around 100-200 range. Also watch your portions! There is a big difference between consuming 15 almonds (roughly 100 cals) to a cup of almonds (over 800). Here is a list of healthy snack alternatives. Later on, I will also add some healthy snack recipes as well.

Wheat Cracker with Cheese
Sliced Apple and Almond Butter
Sliced Apple with Sliced Cheese (actually pretty good)
Grapes
Strawberries
1/2 or whole Banana
Small side salad of greens, tomatoes with a tablespoon of dressing
Baby carrots and low-fat ranch
Mini muffins (read the box!)
Popcorn (little or no butter)
A cup of non-sugar coated cereal
Pretzels
Unsalted nuts and raisins mixed together
Low-fat pita with hummus
Orange
Toasted Pumpkin seeds
Fruit smoothie (Freeze fresh fruit such as bananas in a plastic bag, then take them out a couple of days later to blend with ice, soy or regular milk, and a bit of cocoa powder to make a smoothie)
Small can of tuna
Nonfat Cottage Cheese
Protein Bars
Hard Boiled eggs
Frozen Yogurt
Pickles
Olives
Bean Salad
Soy Chips
Sunflower seeds
Sugar free Jello
Broccoli Florets
Cucumber with dip
Small Bagel
Pineapple -canned chuck
Rice Crackers
Mozzerella with Tomato or Lettuce
Edamame
Fruit Crisps
Fat free chocolate pudding
Small baked potato with a tablespoon or two of fat-free yogurt and sprinkle Cajun seasoning
Half an english muffin with low fat cheese, a tomato slice, and one slice Canadian bacon
6-inch soft corn or flour tortilla with 2 tablespoons shredded low-fat cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese
Oatmeal
Dried fruit
Papaya
Pear
Green Tea
Figs
Raspberries
Dark chocolate
Watermelon
Corn chips with salsa
Mini pizzas