| We all do it, we grab a little snack in-between meals to | | | | you are looking for a healthy snack that's ready to eat. |
| curb our hunger and keep our energy levels up. And | | | | So here are some easy snacks that you can prepare |
| there's nothing wrong with that. Snacking is actually | | | | and store, so they are ready to munch on. |
| good for you, as long as you stick with healthy food | | | | Cut Up Fruit and Veggies |
| options. Let's take a look at how you can transform | | | | You can have all sorts of healthy veggies and even |
| your fridge and pantry into a haven of healthy snacks | | | | fruit sitting in your fridge, but your family won't grab it |
| that will keep you from grabbing chips or cookies | | | | for a snack because it would involve peeling and |
| when you get hungry in-between meals. | | | | cutting. Instead they go for a bag of chips or some |
| Get Rid of Temptation | | | | other ready to eat snack. Make it easy for everyone |
| Start by cleaning all the "bad" snacks out of your | | | | by cutting up some of the fruit and veggies and keep it |
| kitchen. Toss or give away the cookies, chips and the | | | | in plastic containers ready to eat. |
| cheesecake. Get rid of those chicken nuggets and | | | | Trail Mix |
| pizza bagels. It will be much easier to choose healthy | | | | Make your own trail mix from low sugar cereal, nuts |
| snacks if there isn't the temptation of high-fat and | | | | and dried fruit. It's a great snack to just grab and go, or |
| high-sugar snacks lurking around. | | | | something to munch on while watching TV. Make up a |
| Foods To Stock Up On | | | | badge of trail mix and store it in an airtight container in |
| Now that you are staring at your almost empty pantry | | | | your pantry. |
| and fridge, it's time to talk about what foods you | | | | Granola Bars |
| should stock up on. | | | | Homemade granola bars are a great snack alternative |
| Fresh Fruits and Veggies | | | | to cookies and cake. It's sweet and crunchy, but by |
| Whole Wheat Crackers | | | | making your own, you control what ingredients go in |
| Low Fat Cheese and Cheese Sticks | | | | there. Use whole grains and dried fruit. Keep the |
| Fresh Ground Peanut Butter | | | | amount of sugar or honey you use on the low end for |
| Nuts and Almonds | | | | a healthy treat. |
| Soy and Skim Milk | | | | Cooked Chicken Breast |
| Whole Wheat Bread | | | | Keep some cut up cooked chicken breast in the fridge |
| Whole Wheat Tortillas | | | | for a quick protein rich snack. You can make a quick |
| Rice Cakes | | | | chicken salad by adding a little low-fat mayonnaise and |
| Yogurt | | | | some raisins. Add the chicken to a little lettuce for a |
| Hummus | | | | quick salad, or wrap it with some fresh veggies and |
| Air Pop Popcorn | | | | sprouts in a tortilla. Make a quick chicken quesadilla |
| Cottage Cheese | | | | with tortillas and a little cheese. |
| Corn Chips and Salsa | | | | All it takes is a little preparation and trying some new |
| Low Sugar Cereal | | | | foods to get everyone in the family eating healthier |
| Prep These Healthy Snacks | | | | snacks. |
| All this healthy food still won't do you all that good if | | | | |