Are you determined that 2010 is your year to achieve and maintain a healthy weight?  If so, the best choice you can make is to become a ‘smart snacker’!  Eating three small snacks (about 150 calories each) a day will help keep you feeling full and prevent the feeling that you are depriving yourself of the energy you need to operate at your best.

Here are some easy snack ideas to make healthy snacking part of your everyday routine:

 

  • 6 oz low fat yogurt sprinkled with 1 tablespoon of almonds
  • Whole grain pita triangles with 2 tablespoons hummus
  • Small scoop of lowfat cottage cheese with topped with fruit
  • 3 oz packet of tuna with 6 whole grain crackers
  • ½ peanut butter sandwich on whole grain bread
  • 3 cups light microwave popcorn with small handful of peanuts
  • Lowfat mozzarella cheese stick with a piece of fruit
  • Lowfat beef jerky with low sodium V-8 Juice
  • Trail Mix:  almonds, dried fruit, shredded wheat squares

 

These options will help you get the most vitamins, minerals and other nutrients your body needs while keeping the calories to a minimum.  I challenge you to plan one of these snack ideas into your day for a morning, afternoon and bedtime snack for one week.  You’ll be amazed at how awesome you feel!