1. One almond, one date: Stuff the former into the latter for
satisfying sweetness and nutty crunch.
2. Half of a whole grain bagel spread with jam or low-fat
cream cheese.
3. Whole wheat pretzels (1½ oz): A bona fide snack food that
is not junk food.
4. Baby carrots: Eat a handful with a creamy dip (mix 1 cup
salsa with 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt).
5. Sweet potato: If you think of it only as a side dish to a
meal, you are missing out on a great nosh. Baked and cooled
it is a delicious alternative to fruit.
6. Banana: Portable, peelable and around 100 calories.
7. Whole grain cereal: Low-fat, low-sugar choices such as
Wheat Chex or Cheerios are not just for breakfast. Slip 1/2
cup into a plastic bag to eat when you are on the go.
8. A cup of instant bean soup: Fiber-packed and filling --
just add water.
9. Lions and tigers and beans: Oi! animal crackers weigh in
at only 12 calories each.
10. Low-fat cottage cheese (2 teaspoons): The perking power
of protein. Add some shelled sunflower and pumpkin seeds to
it and feel the rich bit without all that nasty fat.
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Dr. Reuven Bruner, Ph.D. is a health, fitness, and nutrition
consultant. For information call 02-652-7684; 052-865-821 or
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