HEALTHY SNACK IDEAS
By PEAK Health and Fitness

Easy, quick, and nutritious snacks are a great way to help you stay on track with healthful eating habits. Many of these foods can be packed in a bag, stored in a refrigerator or small portable cooler (look for a collapsible fabric cooler to save space). Whether you are spending time at a desk, in a car or engaging in a variety of activities, the following snack ideas will deliver energy and essential nutrients to your body.

These foods can be purchased at a regular grocery or convenience store:

• 6 oz. (2/3 c.) “Light” flavored yogurt or low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 piece fruit OR ½ c. fruit (apples, oranges, melon, grapes, pineapple, berries, etc.)
• Dried fruit (raisins, prunes, apricots, cherries, blueberries, cranberries, etc.)
• A handful of nuts (almonds, cashews, peanuts)
• 8 oz. low-fat milk (plain or chocolate milk)
• Chewy granola bars (Kashi Pumpkin Spice, Quaker “simply Natural” varieties, Fiber
  One, or Nature’s Valley are good choices)
• 1 small bag pretzels
• 1 string cheese +1 piece fruit
• 1 serving low-fat popcorn (buy “single-serve” microwave pouches in the grocery store)
• 1 serving favorite dark chocolate OR 3 Hershey’s Kisses
• Low-fat cottage cheese + canned fruit (in natural juices)—try pineapple or peach slices
• Cookies (2-3 gingersnaps, Fig Newton’s, honey grahams)
• PB&J sandwich on whole-wheat bread
• Trail mix (buy a premixed bag or make a batch at home)
• 100% orange juice (needs refrigeration)
• Crackers (look for whole grain varieties like Wheat Thins or Triscuits) + 1 wedge
  Laughing Cow Light Cheese
• Individual oatmeal packs (need hot water to mix)