Choosing Healthy Snacks
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Snacks: The Well-Stocked Kitchen |
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Low-fat yogurt
Fresh fruit
High-fiber, unsweetned cereals
Nuts
Low-fat microwave popcorn
Reduced-fat cheese
Peanut butter
Bagels
Low-fat lunch meats, cold cuts
Pretzels
Tofu
Bean dip, chickpea spread (hummus), eggplant dip
Low-fat granola bars |
Low-fat pudding
1%-fat or skim milk
Low-fat cottage cheese
Dried fruit
Rice cakes
Whole-grain crackers
Whole wheat bread
Pita bread
Reduced-fat mayonnaise or fat-free dressings
Baked snack chips
Microwaveable, low-fat entrees (eg, enchiladas, burritos, pasta with chunky tomato and vegetable sauce)
Salsa
Prepackaged, precut vegetables with low-fat dips |
- Last Updated
- 10/12/2012
- Source
- Nutrition: What Every Parent Needs to Know (Copyright © American Academy of Pediatrics 2011)
The information contained on this Web site should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.
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