Snack Yourself Fit
Our favorite (healthy!) cold weather treats
The holidays are an ongoing series of parties, baking and big meals. It’s easy to sneak spoonfuls of cookie dough during a bake-off and skip lunch, or overindulge on rich treats at parties and give short shrift to the good-for-you foods.
Stock your fridge and pantry with fresh, ready-to-eat snacks so pre-party, mid-baking or post-meal, you've always got something delicious on hand. Here’s a list of our favorites to get you started.
- Nuts like almonds, peanuts, cashews and walnuts are heart-smart nutritional powerhouses.
- Raisins, dried cranberries and dried apricots are great to-go snacks. They're also good mixed with granola, yogurt, and oatmeal.
- Frozen grapes are always a sweet hit with the older kids. Just wash, de-stem, freeze in a zippered bag, and eat a handful at a time.
- Believe it or not, popcorn is actually a whole grain, so choose a natural, low-salt, low-fat pack versus the extra-butter, extra-salt version. Sprinkle with lemon pepper and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Citrus fruits are in season all winter, so grab an orange or half a grapefruit for a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up.
- Apple slices topped with thin slices of blue or cheddar cheese are great for mid-afternoon cravings.
