Try These Quick and Healthy Snacks
(1) Instead of chips, try munching on asparagus. It’s delicious raw or lightly steamed. Throw some in your lunch box for a snack or use a few stalks to dress up your next vegetable platter.
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(2) For a refreshing smoothie, combine a banana with 1 cup frozen berries and 1/2 cup 0% Greek yogurt in a blender. Process until smooth.
(3) Got a ripe banana? Peel, then roll it over a tablespoon or 2 of roasted sunflower seeds or chopped peanuts, walnuts, or other nuts. Wrap in wax paper or plastic wrap and freeze overnight. Eat it like a popsicle.
(4) Combine 1 cup chopped pineapple with 1 frozen banana and 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut water in a blender. Process until smooth.
Other relevant links:
- Tips for eating healthier. See: 14 Good Nutrition Tips for 2014
- External cues influence what you eat, how fast you eat, and whether you enjoy your food. See: How External Cues Make Us Overeat
- Healthy, lower-sodium frozen entrées. See: Look for Less Sodium in Frozen Entrées