Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Wellenss Wednesday~Better Snacking

A Compiled List of Great Snack Choices:
  • almonds (great source of monounsaturated fat, magnesium, and Vit E)
  • dried cranberries (antioxidants, urinary health)
  • sunflower seeds (out of the shell, unsalted)
  • assorted nuts
  • fresh veggies (the darker the better! green peppers, broccoli, etc.)
  • fresh fruit (the darker the better! kiwi, mango, red grapes, etc.) Fun Fruit Kabobs
  • berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, etc.)
  • plain yogurt with granola and/or flax (sweeten with honey or fruit instead of sugar)
  • sweetened yogurt as a dip for graham crackers
  • hummus and pita bread
  • cottage cheese with fresh fruit
  • corn chips and salsa
  • trail mix
  • air popped or stove top popcorn (avoid microwave popcorn)
  • olives
  • pretzels
  • pumpkin seeds
  • banana or celery with peanut butter
  • figs or fig cookies (hamentaschen are yummy!)
  • raisins
  • smoothies (use frozen yogurt and/or kefir, found in milk section of grocery store)
  • pretzels
  • sushi
  • kiwi
  • apples and caramel or honey
  • sliced tomato baked with mozzarella cheese on top
  • hard boiled egg
  • fruit leathers  Stretch Island Fruit Co.  or  make your own!
  • frozen yogurt
  • applesauce (homemade is best)
  • baked veggie crackers
What great snack ideas do you have? 
Share them in your comments!

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