SUPER SNACKS FOR THE WEEK

Here are 2 more snacks to help you eat right during the upcoming week!

CRAVING CREAMY AND RICH?
* Try 1/2 cup Fage greek yogurt with 1 tbsp natural peanut butter. To make vegan, switch out the greek yogurt for some plain or vanilla soy yogurt. For added sweetness, you can top it with a drizzle of honey or agave nectar. Delicious and deceptively healthy at only 150 calories!!

CRAVING SALTY AND SPICY or SUSHI?
* Try Seapoint Farms Dry Roasted Wasabi Edamame. Vegan, non-GMO, and packed with protein and fiber! This stuff, pictured in this post, is amazingly tasty and is GREAT for when you want to snack mindlessly without packing on the pudge! You can get it at your local supermarket, or you can purchase through our aStore under "Vegetarian/Vegan Living".

SUPER SNACKS FOR THE WEEK

Here a some more snacks to help you eat right during the upcoming week!

CRAVING SALTY?
* Try air-popped popcorn drizzled with a little olive oil and some sea salt. Absolutely delicious and so much healthier than chips!

CRAVING CREAMY AND CHEESY?
* Try Annie's brand mac & cheese (look for whole grain organic) made with non-fat yogurt. I make half of the pasta in the microwave (cover with water and cook 4 minutes for al dente) and save the rest for future dishes. All natural, low calorie, and great for cheese cravings.

CRAVING CHOCOLATE?
* Try fresh berries dipped in fat-free sugar-free instant chocolate pudding made with fat-free milk or soymilk (berries covered in some light whipped cream are also pretty delicious). You can buy the pudding at any local supermarket and the berries add sweetness to the bitter of the chocolate. Low fat and calorie and satisfies the craving! You can also go all the way and make a parfait with the pudding, berries, and angel food cake. I'm drooling just thinking about it...

SUPER SNACKS FOR THE WEEK

Below are some healthy snack alternatives to try for the week. Next week I'll give a new list so you don't have to worry about getting bored with your new eating plan!

CRAVING SWEET AND CREAMY?
- Greek Yogurt (Fage is best!) with Honey on top. Don't mix it in, it's best when left separated.
- Vegan? Try Creamy Soy Yogurt (vanilla or plain) with Agave Nectar and raspberries on top.

CRAVING CHOCOLATE?
- Pudge-free brand Brownies (in the pink box) made with Fat-Free Vanilla Yogurt (soy or regular). Incredibly tasty, natural and fat free!

CRAVING SALTY AND ZESTY?
- Trader Joe's brand Multigrain Savory Thins (or other whole grain crackers) with Chipotle flavored Hummus (read ingredients! Avoid Sodium Benzoate). Slightly spicy and very satisfying! Can't find Chipotle hummus? Get plain flavor and add a chipotle salsa or hot sauce to the hummus!

CRAVING SALTY-SWEET?
- Trader Joe's Trail Mix in individual serving packets (cranberry and nut is my favorite!). Perfect single servings to prevent over-snacking and all natural ingredients!

HEALTHY SNACKS

So you started a new eating plan and you're eating healthier foods and less calories. Good news: you're on your way to your dream body! Bad news: you're STARVING!

HERE is an article with a bunch of healthy snacks (healthier-splurges is more accurate) to help satisfy your hunger between meals without blowing your accomplishments. Some suggestions from Li combined with the article:

*Apple with peanut butter (Almond butter is even better)
*Hummus with whole grain crackers (try Trader Joe's Multigrain Savory Thins... mmmmm)
*Orange slices and walnuts
*Lemon sorbet with raspberries

To go even healthier AND help the planet: reach for certified organic items and READ LABELS! High fructose corn syrup and partially-hydrogenated oils do nothing but work against your efforts.