Snacking throughout the day is a good way to make sure you eat reasonable portions at mealtimes.
However, don't let these snack attacks pack on the pounds.
Here is a listing of 25 smart snacks that are around 100 calories each.
Next time you are looking for an in between meals snack, give one of these a try.
1.
Half an apple with 2 teaspoons of peanut butter 2.
Half a small avocado 3.
2 ounces of lean roast beef 4.
4 mini rice cakes with 2 teaspoons low fat cottage cheese 5.
2 large graham cracker squares with 1 teaspoon peanut butter 6.
An orange and a few dry roasted peanuts 7.
6 wheat crackers with 2 teaspoons of peanut butter 8.
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce with 1 slice of wheat toast 9.
3 handfuls of unbuttered popcorn 10.
4 to 6 ounces of no fat or low fat yogurt 11.
10 cashew nuts 12.
3 ounces cooked whole grain noodles with 1 fresh tomato and ½ ounce hard cheese 13.
10 almonds 14.
1 seven grain Belgian waffle 15.
3 ounces low fat cottage cheese and 3 whole wheat crackers 16.
Half a finger of string cheese with 4 whole wheat crackers 17.
A 5 ounce tossed salad with lettuce, tomato, cucumber and ¼ cup fat free dressing 18.
½ cup frozen orange juice, eaten as sorbet 19.
1 small baked potato with ½ cup salsa and 2 tablespoons of fat free sour cream 20.
¼ cup fat free ranch dressing with mixed raw veggies 21.
1 cup of cantaloupe or grapes 22.
1 cup sliced bananas and fresh raspberries 23.
2 domino-sized slices low-fat Colby or cheddar cheese 24.
12 medium baby carrots 25.
5 Nabisco Nilla Wafers There you have it.
Nothing too complicated on the list.
Just 25 easy to do, tasty snacks you can munch on the next time you need an in between meal pick me up.
Remember, the key to successful weight watching is a healthy diet and lifestyle, combined with exercise.