Volume 2 - 100 Calorie Snacks

Hello Fit-NOW-Friends!

Did you try any of those delicious, quick, and healthy snack from last week? Which one did you like best? Feel free to add a comment of what you tried!

Here are some more ideas from WebMD website to stock up your cabinet and have on hand.

Three Crackers With Cheese

Choosing whole-grain crackers is the key to this classic snack. The fiber will keep you feeling full between meals, and the cheese provides protein and calcium. To stay under 100 calories, cut up one slice of low-fat cheese and split it over three crackers.

• Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
• Sodium: 397 mg
• Cholesterol: 7 mg

Six Whole-Grain Pretzel Sticks

For those who don't like nuts, pretzels are just as convenient when you're on the move. To stay under 100 calories, stick to six whole-grain pretzel sticks. This snack is cholesterol-free, low in fat and sugar, and provides more than 3 g of fiber to help tide you over.

• Saturated Fat: 0.4g
• Sodium: 257mg
• Cholesterol: 0 m

1/3 Cup Edamame

These young soybeans are among the healthiest snacks you can find. A third of a cup has more than 8 g of protein and 4 g of fiber to help keep you full. As a bonus, you’ll get nearly 10% of your recommended daily allowance of iron. Edamame is available in ready-to-eat containers for a quick snack on the run.

• Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
• Sodium: 4.5 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg

Eight Baby Carrots with Hummus

When you're craving a satisfying crunch, dip eight large baby carrots into 2 tablespoons of hummus. Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A and beta carotene, while hummus adds protein. Pre-packaged baby carrots are convenient, and there are many varieties of hummus available.

• Saturated fat: 0.4 g
• Sodium: 210 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg

Apple Slices With Peanut Butter

Mixing sweet with salty is a tried and true way to satisfy the munchies. Measure 3/4 cup of apple slices and spread a thin layer of unsalted peanut butter on each slice. To stay near the 90-calorie mark, don't use more than 2 teaspoons of peanut butter in all.

• Saturated fat: 0.8 g
• Sodium: 2 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg

Yogurt With Sunflower Seeds

Stir a teaspoon of sunflower seeds into 1/2 cup of nonfat plain yogurt. The seeds add plenty of texture but only 19 calories. The yogurt is a good source of protein, and the entire snack has less than half a gram of saturated fat. Make sure to use unsalted sunflower seeds, especially if you are watching your sodium.

• Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
• Sodium: 0 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
  
  
   

20 Pistachios

Don't let the high fat content in pistachios scare you off -- most of the fat is unsaturated or "good" fat. Eat 20 pistachios, and you'll only take in 80 calories and less than a gram of saturated fat. Plus, they're rich in protein, fiber, and several key vitamins and minerals. To avoid an unhealthy dose of sodium, eat them raw or dry roasted without salt.

• Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
• Sodium: 0 mg
  Cholesterol: 0 mg

Frozen Banana Pop

If you're looking for a creative way to add more fruit to your diet, try frozen banana pops. Slice several peeled bananas in half and insert Popsicle sticks. Coat each half with an ounce of low-fat plain yogurt. Put the pops in the freezer, and soon you'll have ready-to-eat low-calorie treats. At just under 80 calories a pop, this is a snack you can feel good about.

• Saturated fat: 0.35 g
• Sodium: 3 mg
  Cholesterol: 7 mg
  

Not-So-Super Snacks

Don't make a habit of snacking on 100-calorie packs of crackers and cookies, which are mainly made with refined flour. These snack packs may be low in calories, but they're also low in nutrients. It's better to make your snacks work for you by delivering protein, fiber, or antioxidants.



Until Next time!

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