1. Fruit smoothie
Blend a combo of fruits—think strawberries, peaches, and bananas—with
6 ounces of light or nonfat yogurt. Use fresh fruits when they’re in
season. Otherwise, choose frozen—just make sure no sugar has been added.
2. Precut veggies
Set aside time each week to prepare produce and you’ll never have to search for a healthy nibble again. Some ideas: sugar snap peas, zucchini sticks, cucumber slices, or bell pepper strips. Pump up the protein by eating them with a small container of store-bought hummus.3. Bean dip to go
Beans provide as much protein as meat with much less fat. Just one half-cup serving gives you one-third of your daily fiber requirement. Mash one-third of a cup of pinto or fat-free black beans with salsa. Spread on a corn tortilla or scoop up with baked tortilla chips.4. PB&B toast
This tasty treat combines whole grains, fruit, and nut butter, full
of protein and healthy fats to manage hunger. Serve a slice of
whole-wheat bread or half a whole-grain English muffin with a swipe of
peanut or almond butter. Top with a few banana slices.
Fro-yo sundae
In moderation and with smart topping choices, frozen yogurt provides a
healthy alternative to ice cream. Keep the portion size to half a
cup—that’s about the size of half a tennis ball. Pile on 2 ounces of
berries and about 1 tablespoon of slivered almonds.
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