100 Calorie Snack Ideas
- Half an apple with 2 teaspoons of peanut butter
- An orange and a few dry-roasted nuts
- 10 cashews or almonds
- 2 ounces of lean roast beef
- 3 ounces cooked whole-grain noodles with 1 fresh tomato and 1/2 ounce of hard cheese
- 4 mini rice cakes with 2 tablespoons low-fat cottage cheese
- 3 ounces low-fat cottage cheese and 3 whole-wheat crackers
- 1/4 cup fat-free ranch dressing with mixed raw vegetables
- 6 Wheat Thins with two teaspoons of peanut butter
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce with 1 slice whole-wheat toast
- 2 large graham cracker squares with 1 teaspoon of peanut butter
- 3 handfuls of unbuttered popcorn, seasoned with herbs
- 4-6 ounces of no-fat or low-fat yogurt
- 1 stick of low-fat string cheese and 3 whole-wheat crackers
Snack Happy and Healthy
How many times have you said, "I don't have time to eat!" Many people are busy these days and often don't make the time to eat. The most commonly skipped meal is breakfast. Most breakfast-skippers also claim they can go until noon or later before they need to eat. Now you would think this would be the world's best weight loss diet. But people who skimp on calories the first half of their day make up for it in the hours between supper and bedtime.
So, what is the best way to take in calories when managing weight is your goal? Spreading calories out throughout the day is a very effective way to maximize your metabolism.
Healthy snacks can be a part of a healthy diet and definitely should be included when one is trying to lose weight. See the boxes on this page for ideas of snacks that are healthy and contain approximately 100 calories.
(Source: Dayani Center Health for You, Spring 2007 issue)
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