Snacks 2 Level 3

Snacks
Why is it important to SNACK?
*Snacks- Small, Frequent Meals that are Easy to Digest,
may help to Decrease Weight by Decreasing Intake at Mealtime
if make Good Food Choices as Fresh Fruits and Vegetables with
Low Calorie/Low Fat Dip, Cheese, Dressing
*Snack Ideas- Air-Popped Popcorn, Lowfat or Nonfat Cheeses,
String Cheese Sticks
-Lowfat or a Lower Fat- Granola Bars, Peanut Butter, Whole
Grains, High Fiber Cereals, Cocoa, Milk, Sour Cream, Crackers,
Cookies, Hotdogs, Veggies or Turkey Burgers
-Baked- chips, pretzels, pita chips, tortilla chips
*Extreme Hunger- we eat High Fat, High Calorie Meals or Snacks
-Choose Lowfat or Nonfat Yogurt, Ice Cream or Puddings
Suggestions:
*Meals- Never Go > 3-4 Hours between Eating Snacks or a Meal
-Eat Small Amounts of High Fiber Foods throughout the Day
-Eat Slow- Make the Most of Every Bite, Taste your Food
-1 Bite at the Time, Chew Your Food; AVOID Fruit Juices
*Juices- choose low sodium V-8* or Tomato Juice*
What can I do?
*See your Physician
*See RD for help as needed *See FFF RD on line for help
*Visit the Local Health Department