Thursday, March 22, 2012

SNACKS: HOW THEY FIT INTO YOUR WEIGHT-LOSS PLAN

According to Mayo Clinic - What does a 100 calorie snack look like?

Although snacks can contribute to a healthy diet, they can also be a source of excess calories if you aren't careful.  For example, a small handful of almonds (about 14 nuts) contains 100 calories.  But eat a cup of almonds, and the calorie count jumps to over 800 calories.

So what are some smart choices?  Here are several suggestions for 100-calorie snacks:

1 cup sliced bananas and fresh raspberries
2 cups of carrots
3 1/2 cups air-popped popcorn
5 melba toast crackers, rye or pumpernickle
3 tablespoons of nuts
2 domino-sized slices of low-fat Colby or cheddar cheese
1 fat-free chocolate pudding cup.

                             




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