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Snack Attack: Nutty Craisin Cottage Cheese

FitSugar — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

If you're looking for a snack that'll fill you up, give you energy, and also satisfy your need for something creamy, crunchy, or sweet, then have I got the snack for you. It's made with only three ingredients, so it's super simple to whip up, and has become my new favorite afternoon snack.

To learn how this snack is made and find out how many calories and grams of protein it contains keep reading

Snack Attack: Apple, Peanut Butter, and Pumpkin Seed Stacks

FitSugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:00:15 -0700

Take advantage of Fall's harvest and pick up some fresh apples for this healthy and delicious snack. The apples will not only satisfy your sweet tooth and your need to crunch, but they're also a great source of fiber. I used Pink Lady apples for this recipe, but you can use any variety you like. Munch on these stackers for breakfast or a light lunch, or cut the recipe in half if you just want to make a little snack.

To learn how to whip up this quick treat and see the nutritional info for it keep on reading

Snack Attack: Nonfat Yogurt Dill Dip and Veggies

FitSugar — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Celebrate all the delicious veggies being harvested with this creamy and refreshing yogurt dill dip. It's made with nonfat Greek yogurt so it's low in calories, high in protein, and has a tangy flavor that complements veggies beautifully.

For my recipe read more.

Recipe for Nonfat Yogurt Dill Dip
my own creation

Ingredients

6 ounces of nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate for at least two hours.
Serve with chopped veggies or crackers.

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Healthy Eating Tip: Have an Apple After Your Evening Workout

FitSugar — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:00:02 -0700

You may have heard that eating apples can help you cut back on calories. According to one study, participants who chomped on this crispy fruit 15 minutes before a meal consumed almost 200 fewer calories than those who didn't.

Since I often go straight home for dinner after my post-work gym session, I've started eating an apple as my post-workout snack. It's a healthy food - one medium apple delivers 10 percent of your daily fiber intake - that satisfies my immediate after-exercise craving and ensures I'm not starving by the time I sit down for supper. Just be sure to keep the skin on for even more nutrients. What's your post-workout, pre-dinner snack?

Snack Attack: Mango-Red Pepper Salsa

FitSugar — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:00:45 -0700

If you're looking for a fresh new snack that's tastes like Summer, make this simple recipe. It's juicy, sweet, tangy, and satisfying. You can make it ahead to enjoy for the week with corn chips, crackers, or toasted bread. It also makes a great topping for grilled fish or chicken. What's great about this recipe is that it's pretty basic, so feel free to get creative. Add beans, pineapple, watermelon, corn, diced cucumber, or tomatoes for even more summery flavor.

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Recipe for Mango Red Pepper Salsa
Recipe by Lindzey Chaffin

Ingredients

2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and diced
1 red pepper, diced
Half a red onion, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Dash of cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
Cover and allow to sit in the fridge for at least one hour.
Serve with chips, crackers, or toasted bread.

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Snack Attack: Almond Berry Banana Yogurt Smoothie

FitSugar — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:00:44 -0700

Strawberries and blueberries are in season now, so stock up and use them to make this delicious yogurt smoothie. The fruit adds natural sweetness, and the Greek yogurt makes it rich and creamy. I like to add almonds to my smoothies because not only do they add fiber and protein, but they give the smoothie an interesting slightly crunchy texture.

A 16-ounce glass contains about 300 calories so it makes a tasty treat to enjoy for breakfast or a pre- or post-workout snack. To learn how to make this simple recipe and see the rest of the nutritional information, keep reading

Snack Attack: Almond Tin to Keep Your Portions Honest

FitSugar — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:00:53 -0700

Nuts make a great snack. Not only are they high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats, almonds are high in calcium too. Even if you know a serving size of nuts is one ounce, it's tough to know how many almonds it takes to make that ounce. I found this cute little tin to help you control your snacking portions.

It holds exactly one ounce of almonds, so you can keep this tin in your purse, on your desk at work, or in your gym bag. It's an easy way to know you're getting about 160 calories, six grams of protein, 200 mg of potassium, 75 mg of calcium, and 1 mg of iron. The tin looks to be the size of an Altoids tin, so you can make your pocket sized case for almonds, walnuts, or pistachios.

Snack Attack: Cantaloupe Boat

FitSugar — Thu, 21 May 2009 10:00:00 -0700

I like my snacks to have a source of protein, but I also like to throw a little fruit into the mix. This cantaloupe boat contains both, as well as some calcium and potassium. It's a low-calorie snack that's refreshing, creamy, and tangy all rolled into one.

To learn how to make this simple recipe, read more.

Cut a cantaloupe in half. Then cut one of the halves in half, so you're left with a quarter of the melon. Refrigerate the rest.
Scoop out the seeds and fill the hole with four ounces of lowfat cottage cheese.
Sprinkle with 1/8 cup of Craisins.
Use a spoon to scoop bites right out of the cantaloupe peel. You don't even need to bother with dirtying a dish.

This easy snack contains:

	cantaloupe + lowfat cottage cheese + Craisins
Calories	189
Total Fat	3 g
Saturated Fat	1.7 g
Cholesterol	15 mg
Sodium	412.5 mg
Carbs	31.9 g
Fiber	2.6 g
Sugars	25.8 g
Protein	12.3 g
Calcium	90.4 g
Potassium	490.9 mg

Snack Attack: Creamy Peanut Butter Dip and Fruit Slices

FitSugar — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:00:00 -0700

One of my favorite go-to snacks is apples and peanut butter, or ants on a log, but a serving of peanut butter (two tablespoons) contains 180 calories. So if you're watching your calorie intake, here's a way to enjoy that creamy, nutty taste without all the calories. It's made with nonfat Greek yogurt so it's creamy, low in fat, full of protein, and I swear it tastes like peanut butter ice cream!

To find out how to make this creamy peanut butter dip read more.

Take one 5.3-ounce container of nonfat Oikos Greek Vanilla yogurt.
Mix in two tbsp. peanut butter (I prefer crunchy), 1/2 tbsp. honey, and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon.
Serve with slices of apple, banana, and pear. Store unused portion in the fridge.

Makes four, two-tbsp. servings. Each serving contains 80.5 calories, 3.75 grams of fat, .5 grams of saturated fat, .75 grams of fiber, and 5.5 grams of protein.

Snack Attack: Creamy Cottage Cheese Avocado

FitSugar — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0800

I'm always looking for quick and easy snacks that taste good. After telling you about my salty avocado snack idea, Sugar user The New Black made this snack suggestion. Since I love avocados ever so much, this sounded really delish.

To learn this simple recipe, read more.

Cut an avocado in half. Use the side without the pit, and save the other half for later since the pit can help keep the green flesh from browning.
Fill the hole with two ounces of lowfat cottage cheese (I like Breakstone's).
Use a spoon to scoop bites right out of the avocado peel. You don't even need to bother with dirtying a dish.

This easy snack contains:

Serving Size	1/2 avocado + 2 oz. lowfat cottage cheese
Calories	212
Total Fat	15.9 g
Saturated Fat	2.8 g
Cholesterol	5 mg
Sodium	236 mg
Carbs	8.5 g
Fiber	6.7 g
Protein	9.8 g
Potassium	541.6 mg
Calcium	51.1 mg

I know it seems like a lot of fat, but remember, it's the healthy fat your body needs. It's very low in saturated fat, which is the unhealthy fat. So snack away!