Centerville-Washington Park District Nutrition Tip of the Month

Nutrition Tip of the Month

16 Superior Snacks

Snack time's a prime time to work nutritious foods into your diet. If you're hungry for something -- but not sure what -- figure out how many calories to consume (50 to 100 if your next meal is within two hours; 150 to 200 if it's longer than that). Then reach for one of these no-fuss, stay-full snacks that deliver energy and much-needed nutrients. Each contains at least a little protein, which will help you stay fuller longer. You can even find a few of them in your office vending machine.

50 calories

	1-1/2 cups low-fat microwave popcorn with 3/4 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
	1/3 cup low-fat cottage cheese
	1 tomato, sliced, with a small piece (about 1/2 ounce) of part-skim mozzarella cheese
	3/4 cup cantaloupe, cubed, and 1 slice of deli turkey

100 calories

	1 fat-free pudding cup
	15 baby carrots and 2 tablespoons low-fat ranch dressing
	1/2 cup non-fat frozen yogurt
	1 (1-ounce) box of raisins

150 calories

	1 cup nonfat milk and 2 gingersnaps
	1 Nutri-Grain cereal bar
	1 hard-boiled egg on a slice of whole-wheat toast
	1 baked apple topped with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 tablespoon caramel sauce

200 calories

	1 cup low-fat plain yogurt with 1/2 cup raspberries and 1 teaspoon chopped walnuts
	25 red grapes, 3 tablespoons feta cheese, and 6 Ry-Krisp crackers
	1 (1-1/4-ounce) bag of peanuts
	1 (1-1/3-ounce) package peanut butter-on-wheat crackers

Source: www.cookinglight.com

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