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Dietitians from Froedtert & Community Memorial Hospital
Posted 2/28/2010

16 Superior Snacks

Snack time is a prime time to work nutritious foods into your diet.  If you’re hungry for something—but not sure what—figure out how many calories to consume (50 to 100 if your next meal is within two hours; 150 to 200 if it’s more than that).  Then reach for one of these no-fuss, stay-full snacks that deliver energy and much-needed nutrients.

50 Calories

1. 1 ½ cup low-fat microwave popcorn with ¾ tablespoon Parmesan cheese
2. 1/3 cup low fat cottage cheese
3. 1 tomato, sliced with a small piece (~½ ounce) of part skim mozzarella cheese
4. ¾ cup cubed cantaloupe and 1 slice of deli turkey
5. 1 packet sugar free hot chocolate (made with water)
6. 1 medium piece of fresh fruit  

100 Calories

1. 1 fat-free pudding cup
2. 15 baby carrots and 2 tablespoons low-fat ranch dressing
3. ½ cup non-fat frozen yogurt
4. 1 (6 ounce) carton of light yogurt
5. 1 (1 ounce) box of raisins
6. 3 graham cracker squares

150 Calories

1. 1 cup nonfat milk and 2 gingersnaps
2. ¾ cup dry cereal and ½ cup skim milk
3. 1 Nutri-Grain cereal bar
4. 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on a slice of whole-wheat toast
5. 1 baked apple topped with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 tablespoon caramel sauce

200 Calories

1. 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt with ½ cup raspberries and 1 teaspoon chopped walnuts
2. 25 red grapes, 3 tablespoons feta cheese, and 6 Ry-Krisp crackers
3. 1 (1-1/4 ounce) bag of peanuts
4. 1 (1 1/3 ounce) package peanut butter on wheat crackers

Info Adapted from cookinglight.com

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