Healthy Snacking

What's your "hungry" time of day? Does your stomach rumble midmorning? Are you starving by dinnertime? Smart snacking is a great way to control your hunger and keep you on track. Here is a list of easy-to-prepare, tasty treats to safely snack on when the snacking urge strikes!

Snacking is not a dirty word if you're careful about what you reach for! I can think of loads of nutritious, low-calorie foods that can help you feel full and boost your energy without ruining your day. Remember to stick to a sensible serving size and you're good to go! Here are some ideas to get you snacking healthfully:

• Cut up veggies with hummus
• Sliced fruit with nonfat Greek yogurt
• A few almonds or walnuts
• Low-fat cottage cheese
• Air-popped popcorn
• Hard-boiled eggs
• String cheese
• Baked tortilla chips with salsa
• Homemade smoothies or fruit shakes

Make a Healthy Choice, For a Healthier You!