HEALTHY SNACKER

Congratulations, your snacking habits are very healthy! Your snacks remain balanced and your portions are controlled. Your smart snacking habits help you gain nutrients that your meals may have been lacking such as Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Vitamin K.

Fruits and Vegetables are popular picks for you! This is great news because of their vitamins and nutrients, low-calorie options, and wide variety. Eating a healthy snack can help you stay focused, give you energy, and keep hunger in check. Aside from fruits and vegetables, smart snacking includes:

• Homemade trail mix: Combine 1 cup whole-grain toasted oat cereal with ¼ cup chopped walnuts and ¼ cup dried cranberries for a healthy trail mix.

• Smoothies: Blend fresh or frozen fruit or veggies, like kale or spinach, with yogurt, milk, or a dairy-free milk option. Add a tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter for extra protein.

• Air-popped or lite popcorn: Spice up your popcorn by sprinkling it with parmesan cheese or other seasonings, like chili powder or lemon pepper.

• Whole-grain pita, veggies, and hummus: Toast a pita, then cut it into triangles. Serve with cut-up veggies and your favorite hummus.

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