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Whenever we need an energy boost our bodies are programmed to send out hunger signals.
Snacks don’t have to fattening. Fruit and vegetables are ideal snacks, high in vitamins and minerals, these types of snacks can take the edge of hunger.
Snacks can be similar to a small meal, some suggestions are;
n Vegetable soup
n Cheese and biscuits
n Yogurt with fruit
n Pita pocket bread filled with chopped raw vegies
n Raw vegies with dips – such as hummus, bean dips or a mixture of low fat yogurt blended with herbs
n Pretzels, bread sticks or air popped popcorn
n Mini pizzas made from English muffins or pitas topped with pizza sauce and low fat mozzarella cheese
Children often get home from school very hungry, here are some suggestions to prepare;
n Canned, juice packed peach or pears slices (make sure they are in natural juice),mixed with a sliced banana, chopped apple and a few blueberries, add any other fruit they may enjoy
n Cut banana length wise, add non fat frozen yogurt and top with berries
n On a cold day a cup of soup-home made is best
n Another cold weather snack that is popular with children is half a baked potato topped with low fat cottage cheese and chives
Make sure when doing the shopping you get several healthy snack foods, when you have the right foods at hand it is easier to prepare healthy snacks.
Be aware to read all labels carefully some products have lots of hidden fats and sugars…….
Muesli bars are usually packed with fat and sugar, some fruit drinks have large amounts of sugar as well, microwave popcorn is often very high in fat, as are corn chips and most crackers…..
Try and avoid foods that contain TRANS fats – trans fats are formed when the manufacturers do a process called “hydrogenation” this is done to extend the shelf life of products. Trans fats are worse than saturated fats as far as health risks are involved…..
I am sure there are many more suggestion for healthy snacking, these are but a few, feel free to add any that you know of…….
I hope this helps………..
(May 2007) (
