9 Snacks That Won't Widen Your Waist
By Norine Dworkin
These tasty treats are each 150 calories or less.
>From Chocolate to Soup
Despite what some best-selling diet books say, you don't have to avoid whole
food groups when you snack. The best snacks are neither mostly carbohydrate
nor largely protein -- they're a combination, which provides satisfying
flavor and texture and digests slowly, so you feel full longer. The nine
recommended here by registered dietitian Leslie Bonci are all 150 calories
or less. Now that's smart!
Dark Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
Between the fiber in the strawberries and dark chocolate's
antioxidants and cholesterol-reducing fats, this sweet treat is a healthy
indulgence.
Ingredients:
1 ounce dark chocolate chips, melted
3/4 cup strawberries (about 5 to 6 medium)
Calories: 150
Cheese and Crackers
High-fiber rye crackers spread with light Rondele or Boursin
cheese equal a crisp, creamy snack that's got lots of flavor without a lot
of calories.
Ingredients:
3 rye crackers
2 tablespoons spreadable "light" cheese
Calories: 140
Baby Burrito
Between the fiber-filled bean dip and the corn tortilla, which
contains more fiber than a flour tortilla, this is one filling snack. Spicy
salsa adds extra flavor without extra calories. Swap the bean dip for a
quarter-cup of light (but not fat-free) shredded cheddar, then heat it in
the microwave, and you've got a mini quesadilla.
Ingredients:
6-inch corn tortilla
2 tablespoons bean dip
2 tablespoons salsa
Calories: 140
Peanut Butter with Apples
The apple's fiber and complex carbs get a boost from peanut
butter's fat and protein. Choose chunky peanut butter, advises Bonci, for
more fiber and a "chewier" texture. For a change of taste, try a pear or
banana, or use soy nut butter, which contains heart-healthy isoflavones.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 medium apple
Calories: 150
Minestrone Soup
This mini meal is a very satisfying snack, with beans providing
protein and fiber to keep you feeling full. Add a sprinkling of grated
Parmesan for a flavor boost.
Ingredients:
1/2 can of minestrone
2 teaspoons cheese
Calories: 150
Delma
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