How To Attack Snacking

Rex Sorgatz, Staff Writer

Attacking snacking

Bread and Grain:
Snacking options from this high-fiber and B-vitamin rich group include:

  • Graham cracker squares
  • Ready-to-eat cereal
  • Whole grain bread sticks
  • Crackers
  • Pretzels
  • Hot-air popped popcorn
  • Bagels
  • Carrot or zucchini bread
  • Whole Grain Muffins
  • Oatmeal or molasses cookies

    Vegetables:
    High-fiber, low calorie and nutrient rich snacks include:

  • Cherry or grape tomatoes
  • Baby Carrots
  • Broccoli and cauliflower florets
  • Chinese pea pods
  • Red and green pepper strips
  • Roasted soy nuts
  • Even a lettuce salad with low-fat dressing!
  • Tomato juice Lower in nutrients but virtually calorie-free:
  • Celery sticks
  • Cucumber slices

    Fruit:
    Fresh, canned, frozen, dried, or naturally sweet fruit is great for snacking.

  • Apple or banana slices - with peanut butter
  • Pear slices - with blue cheese
  • Orange segments
  • Kiwi
  • Cherries
  • Melon cubes
  • Pineapple slices
  • Grapes
  • Raisins
  • Prunes
  • Dried apricots
  • Fruit juice blended with mineral water

    Dairy:
    Do your bones a favor!

  • Low-fat milk
  • Yogurt
  • Yogurt-fruit smoothies
  • Low-fat ice cream
  • Low-fat mozzarella string cheese

    At the Grocery Store

  • Make a list
  • Never go hungry - you're likely to stray from your list and buy more
  • Downsize - the bigger the package, the more you're likely to eat
  • Buy convenient size -with mini bottles and snack-size packages, portion control becomes a no-brainer
  • Substitute fish or seafood for meat

    Source: Joan Carter and Becky Gorham, Registered Dieticians at Baylor College of Medicine, Houtson, Texas http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/cnrc/factsanswers.htm


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