- Whole wheat fig bars
- High-protein, high-fiber snack bars
- Individual cans of diced fruit, nonfat or low-fat pudding, applesauce
- Raw almonds, walnuts, peanuts (limit to a 1-ounce serving)
- Dried fruit - cherries, cranberries, raisins, apricots, figs, prunes (limit to 1/4 cup per serving)
- Instant soup cups (look for low-sodium varieties)
- Baked, whole grain, low-fat, trans [...]
Tips from Today’s Dietitian, June 2008
This month’s Today’s Dietitian magazine has an article featuring “Sensible Snacking for 9-to-5ers” with tips for getting healthy snacks into your day. Here are the highlights and things I found interesting:
Plan Ahead
- Use the refrigerator or toaster oven at your office and bring in your own snacks instead of counting [...]
It’s Summer Time!!!! Fix yourself some delicious (and healthy) snacks while you’re hanging out for the summer!
1. Peel a banana and dip it in yogurt. Roll in crushed cereal and freeze.
2. Spread celery sticks with peanut butter or low-fat cream cheese. Top with raisins. Enjoy your “ants on a log.”
3. Stuff a whole-grain pita pocket [...]
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Mother’s Day Treat
Mother’s day is this Sunday. Why not make something special for you to share with mom on her special day? This special treat is light enough to be thoroughly enjoyed!
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, softened
1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled to room temperature
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 package sugar-free, fat-free instant vanilla [...]
March is National Nutrition Month!
Thanks to Mrs. Donna from Starkville, Mississippi, for this week’s healthy idea: “What is good to eat if you are just starving, about to blow the diet program, and there is nothing around that is “legal” or nutritious. Other than WATER!!! What do you eat to satisfy you until your next [...]
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