11/14/2017
Do you find yourself sitting in front of the television and reaching for a bag of your favorite snack? Well here are some tips:
• Plan and prepare nutritious snacks. Don’t engage in mindless snacking while watching television,
• Choose high-protein snacks such as low-fat and fat-free yogurt, low-fat cottage cheese, reduced-fat cheese, nuts, and hard-boiled eggs. Protein leaves you more satisfied than carbohydrates or fats.
• Choose snacks from more than one food group (eg, carrot sticks and yogurt, apples and peanut butter, reduced-fat cheese and whole-grain crackers) rather than single-item snacks (eg, cheese, crackers, yogurt) to consume a wider variety of nutrients.
• Choose snacks that contribute to recommended food groups, such as low-fat and fat-free yogurt, whole grain breads and crackers, and fruits and vegetables.
(Todaydietician.com)