Whether you're looking to satisfy a sweet tooth or you want to quell your yen for a salty snack, here are some healthier alternatives to salty and sweet snacks:
Smarter Salty Snacks:
- Terra Chips (a type of sweet potato chips)
- baked potato chips (My pick? Lay's Mesquite)
- lightly salad nuts
- air popped popcorn (Too bland? Try a seasoning like Kernel Seasons on top or check out my recipe for Peppy Popcorn)
- soy nuts (health bonus! -- they have fiber, protein, calcium and iron)
Smarter Sweet Snacks:
- dried apricots
- homemade trail mix (10 almonds, 1 tablespoon chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon sunflower seeds)
- diet-friendly ice cream (e.g., light varieties such as Skinny Cow)
- frozen banana
- almond M&Ms (a chocolate fix with a fiber and healthy fat boost!)
- dried blueberries
- flavored yogurt
Making just a few of these choices over less-preferable fare can make a noticeable difference to your eating habits and overall nutrition. Example? My friend April swapped her afternoon "Gummi" candies for dried plums and she rarely has a problem with overeating at dinner these days. That is likely due to the fact that the plums provide around six grams of fiber per half-cup, which keep her feeling fuller longer!
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