Bagel with cream cheese and a glass of skim milk. The fat from the cream cheese will help slow digestion and maintain satiety longer. Also, go for an oatmeal, or seven-grain bagel for extra fiber and more complex carbohydrate. The milk provides a good source of calcium, vitamin A and D, and protein too!
Slice an apple, such as a Granny Smith, and spread peanut butter on the slices.
If you are allergic to peanuts, try a slice or two of cheddar cheese with slices of apple, or fresh pear.
Make half a sandwich with a slice of turkey, cheese, or ham. Add a lettuce leaf, such as romaine, a tomato slice, and include a fruit, or a vegetable.
Celery sticks with peanut butter and jelly.
Yogurt is a wonderful snack! Buy vanilla or plain, then add cut up fresh fruit. Of course, fruited yogurt is fine too. Include half a bagel or English muffin to round out the snack.
Cottage cheese with fresh or canned fruit
Fresh vegetables and a fat free dip. Buy a fat free sour cream and get a dry dip mix and make your own fat free vegetable dip. Buy the broccoli, cauliflower and prepare ahead of time so it is ready to eat when you are! Baby carrots are great because it is so easy, no peeling, and the size is perfect.
Drink water! This is also a great energizer. Your body gets fatigued when you are dehydrated. Choose to drink water with your snacks, instead of fruit juices or regular soft drinks. You can easily load up on unwanted calories from juice and pop if you aren't careful. Keep a big glass of ice water near you to avoid unnecessary munching.
Watch your portion sizes. This is not a full meal...it is just a snack.
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