Healthy Snack Ideas

Fitness magazine got together their nutrition experts to compile a list of the Best Snacks. After going through thousands of different foods they came up with a list of items that you can add to your grocery list to make shopping for great foods easier.

Here are some of their best snack recommendations:

• If you need a salty treat try Kettle Brand Baked Lightly Salted Potato Chips.
  Per ounce: 120 calories, 3g protein, 21g carbohydrate, 3g fat (0.5g saturated), 2g fiber
• A filling treat that is high in fiber and protein is Newman’s Own Organics Hi-Protein Pretzels.
  Per 22 pretzels: 120 calories, 5g protein, 22g carbohydrate, 1.5g fat (0g saturated), 4g fiber
• Sun-Maid Mixed Fruit can be eaten alone, added to oatmeal, or made into trail mix with nuts and dry cereal.
  Per 1/4 cup: 100 calories, 1g protein, 26g carbohydrate, 0g fat (0g saturated), 3g fiber
• An easy snack to take on the go is Del Monte SuperFruit Mixed Fruit Chunks.
  Per 1/2 cup: 70 calories, 1g protein, 17g carbohydrate, 0g fat (0g saturated), 2g fiber
• Instead of plain crackers try Athenos Baked Whole Wheat Pita Chips with your hummus or favorite low-fat dip.
  Per 11 chips: 120 calories, 4g protein, 18g carbohydrate, 4g fat (0g saturated), 2g fiber
• Sabra Hummus makes a great dip for veggies or pita chips and can also be a great spread on a sandwich – it’s also my favorite brand!
  Per 2 tablespoons: 70 calories, 2g protein, 4g carbohydrate, 6g fat (1g saturated), 1g fiber
• Food Should Taste Good Multigrain Tortilla Chips is a great chip to try with your favorite dip.
  Per ounce: 140 calories, 3g protein, 18g carbohydrate, 6g fat (0.5g saturated), 3g fiber
• Wholly Salsa Medium can be found in the refrigerator section of your grocery store. Also look for their guacamole – it’s delicious.
  Per 2 tablespoons: 10 calories, 0g protein, 2g carbohydrate, 0g fat (0g saturated), 0g fiber
• A yummy granola bar that makes an easily portable snack, or one you can keep in your desk at work, is Kashi TLC Trail Mix Granola Bar. This can also be a great pre or post workout snack.
  Per bar: 140 calories, 6g protein, 20g carbohydrate, 5g fat (0.5g saturated), 4g fib

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