Grab & Go Snack Ideas
by Maggie Davis
Don't just rely on vending machines, the office candy dish, the nearest fast food spot or food court for snacks...
• A little advance planning can drastically improve the snacks you eat when you're on the go
• Look for snacks that contribute to your overall healthy food intake
• Consider any special medical or health needs when choosing snacks
• Look for snacks that contain Fiber, Calcium, Protein or other nutrients you may not get enough of during meals
• Use portion control containers or bags and avoid eating foods directly out of a the container
• Healthy snacks can taste good, be satisfying and save you money
Common Snacks:
1. Honey Roasted Nuts
2. 1/4 cup Dried Sweetened Cranberries
3. Peanut Butter Cups or PB crackers
4. Regular Yogurt cups
5. 20 oz Juice Drink
6. “Energy” Bar
7. Nachos
8. Regular size microwave popcorn
9. Pretzels
10. Large Candy Bar
11. Terra Chips
12. Hot Dog or Burger
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Pro-Active Snack Alternatives:
1. 1 oz Pistachios (shelled)
2. 8 Apricot Halves
3. 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter & 2 Ryvita crackers
4. 4-6oz Light or Low Carb Yogurt (100cal)
5. 1 cup of Berries
6. Pria Bar or other small snack bars (110cal)
7. 2 Tbsp Hummus & 1 cup Vegetables Sticks
8. Snack size light Popcorn (100 cal)
9. Triscuits
10. 1 Dove dark chocolate piece (foil wrapped)
11. GeniSoy Snack chips
12. Cup of Dried Bean soup or Chili |
