Snacking myths
- Snacking makes you fat
- Calories in = Calories out
- Snacking causes cavities
- Snacking gets in the way of good nutrition
- Snacking spoils your appetite
- Healthful snacking means giving up some fun foods
Understand the need for the snack
- Snacking is a part of a healthy lifestyle
- Snack only when you are hungry and not because of boredom
- Decide if you want to crunch or drink?
Be aware of your snacking
- Snacking while watching television increases high sugar type snacks
- Watch portion sizes
Plan your snacks
- Store ready to eat snacks everywhere including your pocket
Snacks should be less than 300 calories
- Include a protein and a carbohydrate
- Should not replace a meal
- Should be controlled by watching portion sizes
- Snacks should include a variety of food
Snacking suggestions
- Smoothie
- Yogurt with granola
- String cheese with fruit
- Cottage Cheese and carrot sticks
- Peanut butter Crackers
- ¼ cup of trail mix
- ¼ cup of almonds
- Hummus on whole wheat crackers or pita bread
- Ham and cheese roll ups