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July 23, 2012
WELLNESS
WEEKLY
Super Snacks With
100 Calories or Less
Microwave Popcorn
When you want a large snack with a small calorie
count, popcorn delivers. Some microwave brands have
just 100 calories in 6 cups. It's also high in fiber, which
can help you stay full longer.
Cottage Cheese and Cantaloupe
Cottage cheese is a protein powerhouse, with 1/2 cup
delivering 14 g. Like fiber, protein can help you stay
full longer. Enjoy low-fat cottage cheese plain or with
a side of fruit. A small wedge of cantaloupe brings the
total calories to 100.
Nonfat Greek Yogurt with Honey
Greek yogurt is known for its creamy texture and high
protein content. A 1/2 cup of nonfat plain Greek yogurt
has 12 g of protein. Drizzle on a teaspoon of honey for
a total of 84 calories.
Baby Carrots with Hummus
Dip eight large baby carrots into 2 tablespoons
of hummus. Carrots are an excellent source of
vitamin A and beta carotene, while hummus
adds protein. Pre-packaged baby carrots are
convenient, and there are many varieties of
hummus available.
Half a Baked Potato with Salsa
Microwave a baked potato for an easy snack
that's loaded with vitamin C, not with calories.
Half of a medium-sized baked potato has 80
calories – keep the skin, which is packed with
nutrients. Spread a tablespoon of salsa on top
to spice it up without significantly boosting the
calorie count.
Baked Apple
Baked apples taste like dessert but provide the same
vitamins and fiber as their fresh counterparts. Sprinkle
cinnamon on top without adding calories.
Frozen Yogurt Sandwich
Cheese-Stuffed Pita Pocket
Nonfat frozen yogurt is a healthy alternative to
ice cream, and it's easy to find varieties with
no added sugar. Try making a "FroYo" sandwich
by spreading two tablespoons of nonfat frozen
yogurt between two graham cracker squares.
Even with chocolate frozen yogurt, you're only
looking at 84 calories.
Blueberry Smoothie
Not-So-Super Snacks
Grab a whole-grain pita pocket and stuff it with 1/2
ounce part-skim ricotta cheese. The fiber and protein
will help fill you up, and the whole snack has less than
a gram of saturated fat.
A fruit smoothie offers a scrumptious way to get in
some extra calcium and antioxidants during your day.
Try blending 1/3 cup of nonfat yogurt with 2/3 cup of
frozen blueberries and ice.
Almonds
When the munchies strike while you're on the go,
there are few things more convenient than nuts. You
can eat 14 almonds without hitting the 100-calorie
mark. Plus, they're rich in fiber and protein.
Don't make a habit of snacking on 100-calorie
packs of crackers and cookies, which are
mainly made with refined flour. These snack
packs may be low in calories, but they're
also low in nutrients. It's better to make your
snacks work for you by delivering protein,
fiber, or antioxidants.
Brought to you by Gallagher Benefit Services / Source: http://www.webmd.com/diet/
ss/slideshow-100-calorie-snacks