Snacking isn’t “bad” if you do it in moderation and make healthy choices.
Healthy, good-for-you snacks can be a part of a healthy diet – which you need to do to live healthfully.
To snack the sensible way, choose these nutrient-rich snacks:
Crunchy
- Apples and Breadsticks
- Carrot and celery sticks
- Green pepper sticks
- Zucchini circles
- Radishes
- Broccoli spears
- Cauliflower
- Unsalted rice cakes
Thirst Quenchers
- Fat-free milk
- Unsweetened juices
- Low-sodium tomato or mixed vegetable juice
- Water
Munchy
- Unsalted sunflower seeds
- Whole-grain breads or toast
- Cherry or grape tomatoes
- Low-fat or fat-free cheese
- Plain, low-fat or fat-free yogurt
- Bagels
- Unsalted almonds, walnuts and other nuts
Sweet
- Unsweetened canned fruit
- Thin slice of angel food cake
- Baked apple
- Raisins
- Dried fruit gelatin gems
- Frozen bananas
- Frozen grapes
- Fresh fruit
- Low-fat or fat-free unsweetened fruit yogurt