Is there something called smart snacking ? We all know how difficult it is to make healthy food choices 24/7? However, with a few compromises it sure is possible to make healthy food choices….
Here’s a list of good snacks from our dentists.
Fresh fruits and raw vegetables – apples, bananas, berries, grapes, oranges, grapefruit, melons, pineapple, pears, tangerines, broccoli, celery, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes.
Grains – Wheat / whole grain bread, plain/wholegrain bagels, unsweetened creals, unbuttered popcorn, tortilla chips (baked not fried), pretzels (low-salt), whole grain pasta, plain crackers, cheese pizza.
Juice – Unsweetened fruit and vegetable juices, canned fruits in natural juices.
Milk and dairy products – Milk – white or chocolate, Low or non-fat yogurt, low or non-fat cheeses, low or non-fat cottage cheese, cheese and crackers, string cheese, american cheese or mild cheddar.
Meat, nuts and seeds – Chicken, turkey, sliced meats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, nuts, 100 % peanut butter – sugar free or reduced fat.
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