There are many alternatives to unhealthy snacking that are readily available at your local grocery store.
In today's busy world, it's common to snack on the go, but the difficulty lies in doing so in a healthy manner. While snacking is not necessarily a bad thing, it is preferable to choose healthier foods as an alternative to fatty snacks, according to Netty Levine, RD, CDE, a dietitian and diabetes educator at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. There are many prepackaged options that are suitable for children and adults throughout the day.
Choices for Kids
There are many choices for children's snacking. Yoplait Go-Gurt Smoothies are high in calcium and only 120 calories. They are appealing to children because of the tasty flavors and ease of use.
Clif Bars are another healthy option that come in tasty flavors, such as chocolate brownie, chocolate chip, s'mores and peanut butter. The organic ingredients include 12 essential vitamins and minerals, and the bars have no preservatives or artificial flavors.
Back to Nature Cinnamon Graham Sticks are another good option for prepackaged snacking for children. They have the sweet taste of a graham cracker, but no transfats or saturated fats and are relatively low in sugar.
Adult Choices
Adults need quick snack ideas as well. One alternative to a bag of chips is the 100-calorie snack packs made by Nabisco, Hershey's, Chips Ahoy and more. They are easy to grab and control the portion size. These are found in the cookie aisle at many grocery stores. The options range from Pringles 100 Calorie Packs to the Nabisco 100 Calorie Pack of graham crackers.
South Beach Bars also are healthy snacks. They are a granola bar-type product that provide 10 grams of protein, which will help you feel full. They are available in a variety of flavors and make a quick, healthy snack.
On the Go
Sometimes you need something quick that can be thrown into a purse or work bag to take with you on the go. There are many easy-to-eat prepackaged snack options for this, including granola bars such as the Fiber Plus bars. They are high in fiber, providing a feeling of being full to last you until your next meal.
Rice cakes are another good alternative. With a variety of flavors, they will satisfy a craving and at 60 calories per serving and no fat, won't add to the waistline.
Clif Bars also makes Luna Bars, which are geared toward women because they are high in calcium, folic acid and iron and are a good source of vitamin D. The flavors include berry almond, chocolate chunk and s'mores. They are also available in a mini-bar size.
Healthy Candy
When you have a sweet tooth and nothing will satisfy it but a candy snack, choose healthy prepackaged candy. Hershey's offers sugar-free alternatives to its Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Twizzlers and more. The candy is available in easy-to-carry packages that can be toted around in work bags or purses.
You can still have your chocolate, but keeping it in moderation is a good way to keep it healthy.
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