Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Have a Snack and Don't Feel Guilty

Snack are not bad! When you make healthy choices and don't overload on calories, snacks can be a healthful part of your day. Choosing your snacks carefully help to curb cravings, regulate cholesterol and blood sugar levels and meet your nutritional needs.

Try these ideas:
Munch on an apple or enjoy a non-fat yogurt mid-morning.

Crunch on celery sticks, baby carrots or rice cakes a few hours after lunch.

Pop some low-salt, low-calorie popcorn for evening munchies.

Watch your portion sizes when preparing your snack. The idea isn't to add more meals to your day, but to space out the calories you eat and avoid strong cravings. Other great snack foods are almonds and frozen grapes.

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