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Friday, September 05, 2008
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How can you snack smart? Be choosy!

Pick a variety of foods from these groups:

Fresh fruits and raw vegetables

  berries
oranges
grapefruit
melons
pineapple
pears
tangerines
broccoli
celery
carrots
cucumbers
tomatoes
unsweetened fruit and vegetable juices
canned fruits in natural juices
 

Grains

  bread
plain bagels
unsweetened cereals
unbuttered popcorn
tortilla chips (baked, not fried)
pretzels (low-salt)
pasta
plain crackers
 

Milk and dairy products

  low or non-fat milk
low or non-fat yogurt
low or non-fat cheeses
low or non-fat cottage cheese
 

Meat, nuts and seeds

  chicken
turkey
sliced meats
pumpkin seeds
sunflower seeds
nuts
 

Others

  (these snacks combine foods from the different groups)
pizza
tacos
 

Remember to:

  choose sugary foods less often
avoid sweets between meals
eat a variety of low or non-fat foods from the basic groups
brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste after snacks and meals

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