Healthy snacking doesn’t mean depriving your taste buds. Try these palate-pleasing snack ideas that are healthful and delicious – and won’t wreak havoc on your weight goals:
- Seasonal fruit with good-quality yogurt and freshly ground flaxseed
- Popped Corn. It provides a good amount of fiber and is low in calories. Avoid the added chemicals in microwave popcorn and air pop your own (or pop in a small amount of canola oil) and season with tamari, nutritional yeast and garlic powder – delicious!
- Whole-grain crackers with a small piece of cheese or some smoked salmon
- A small handful of lightly roasted nuts
- Toasted whole wheat pita and hummus
- A hardboiled egg (look for omega 3-enriched eggs for added nutritional value) sprinkled with smoked paprika (replace the yolk with hummus for a new twist)
- Fresh vegetables with high-quality yogurt – add fresh herbs and seasonings for more flavor
- A peanut butter (use natural, non-hydrogenated varieties) sandwich on whole grain bread