Snacking isn’t “bad” if you do it in moderation and make healthy choices.  Healthy, good-for-you snacks can be a part of a healthy diet – which you need to do to live healthfully. 

To snack the sensible way, choose nutrient-rich snacks like those listed below:

Apples and Breadsticks Carrot and celery sticks Green pepper sticks Zucchini circles Radishes Broccoli spears Cauliflower Unsalted rice cakes	Fat-free milk Unsweetened juices Low-sodium tomato or mixed vegetable juice Water
Unsalted sunflower seeds Whole-grain breads or toast Cherry or grape tomatoes Low-fat or fat-free cheese Plain, low-fat or fat-free yogurt Bagels Unsalted almonds, walnuts and other nuts	Unsweetened canned fruit Thin slice of angel food cake Baked apple Raisins Dried fruit gelatin gems Frozen bananas Frozen grapes Fresh fruit Low-fat or fat-free unsweetened fruit yogurt
Clear soups, such as homemade or low-sodium canned vegetable or tomato soup Cocoa made with nonfat milk

Last update October 2009