Healthy Snacks

Boys and Girls, here's some advice Ms. Ohl sent me about healthy snacks to eat. So i'd like to pass it on to you:

Here are some tips for smart snacking:
· Plan your snacks with variety, moderation and balance in mind
· Watch the portion sizes of your snack foods and beverages — remember a snack is a mini- meal to tide you over until the next time you eat
· To prevent overeating, don’t snack out of the box and avoid eating in front of the television or in the car
· Don’t leave home without healthy snacks — stock up at work so you are prepared for mid-day cravings
· At home, keep your healthy snacks within sight and easy reach
· Store less nutritious snacks at the back of the cupboard or better yet don’t buy them at all
· Read the Nutrition Facts table on any snack foods — aim for foods that are low in sodium, sugar and fat and higher in fibre

· Avoid processed snack foods such as donuts, cookies, muffins and chips
· Smart snacks include foods and beverages from 1 or 2 of the 4 food groups such as:
o Fresh, canned or dried fruit
o Vegetables sticks and low-fat dip
o Low-fat yogurt and milk puddings
o Café latte with skim milk
o Plain low-fat popcorn, pretzels, baked chips, soy crisps or rice cakes
o Trail mix with whole-grain cereal, nuts and seeds
o Whole grain crackers and low-fat cheese
o Whole grain or oatmeal granola bars
o Cereal or cereal bars