We all have times when we just have a taste for something, a little snack to munch on but it's important to choose these snacks wisely. Making healthy snacks is simpler than you think. It just takes a little planning and stocking up on some simple essentials so you are always ready for those snack attacks.

To eat better, try to consume plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products, and lean meat, poultry, and fish. Also, try to limit the amount of fat, sugar, and salt you eat.

Healthy snacking will help your body get the nutrients it needs and help you avoid overeating at meal times.Here are a few healthy snack ideas to help make sure you stay on course towards you healthy lifestyle and don't feel bad because you couldn't think of anything to eat so you ran to a fast food restaurant.

Popcorn is very inexpensive and it is easy to make. It has a high content of fiber and it's considered healthy and light. Many people add salt and butter to the corn according to their taste or preference. You should take care when selecting popcorn as they can come in high fat and low fat varieties.

Boiled Eggs.Eggs pack a ton of vitamins into a convenient 70-calorie package. Boil them for a portable, high-protein snack that won't leave you hungry.

If you are in the mood for something spicier, cut up any color of bell peppers and put them on cracker. Again you can use your old friend the fat-free cream cheese to keep the veggies in place. Carrots and celery are also good snacks.

Another favorite snack for a get together is the 7-layer bean dip.This dish is usually high in sodium, calories and fat. By minimizing the items that are high in these areas and adding plenty of healthy vegetables, the revised bean dip has less than half the calories and less saturated fat.

Fruit and Yogurt Parfait.Organic plain yogurt is best. Yogurts with added flavors are higher in sugar. Instead, flavor your yogurt with fruit. Blueberries are an excellent choice as they have a lower glycemic content that will help balance blood glucose and insulin levels.

Apples are high in fiber, low in calories and easy to grab and go. Try sliced apple and peanut butter or hummus for added protein. Replace your salty, fattening crackers with a slice of apple, they taste great with cheeses and spreads of all kinds.

A simple idea is to make vegetable sticks or chunks using celery, carrots, peeled jicama, sweet bell peppers, cucumbers, cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms and green beans and serve with a low-fat dip.

Veggie Sticks With Cottage Cheese Dip. Non-starchy vegetables contain almost eight times the amount of fiber found in whole grains. Fiber is essential for a healthy digestive system. Fat-free organic cottage cheese makes an excellent low calorie snack.

Healthy snack ideas can help with any weight loss program. It is important to not let sweets like cookies, candy, or soda crowd out healthy foods.Eating dark leafy vegetables like collard greens and kale, and canned fish with soft bones like salmon, can also help you meet your body's calcium needs.

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