Healthy Snacking Tips
Planning for healthy snacks can help satisfy hunger in between meals and keep you moving towards your food group goals.
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Build your own.
Make your own trail mix with unsalted nuts and add-ins such as seeds, dried fruit, popcorn, or a sprinkle of chocolate chips.
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Prep ahead.
Portion snack foods into baggies or containers when you get home from the store so they’re ready to grab-n-go when you need them.
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Make it a combo.
Combine food groups for a satisfying snack—yogurt and berries, apple with peanut butter, whole-grain crackers with turkey and avocado.
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Eat vibrant veggies.
Spice up raw vegetables with dips. Try dipping bell peppers, carrots, or cucumbers in hummus, tzatziki, guacamole, or baba ganoush.
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Snack on the go.
Bring ready-to-eat snacks when you’re out. A banana, yogurt (in a cooler), or baby carrots are easy to bring along and healthy options.
Adapted from the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion’s ChooseMyPlate.gov Web site.