Alternative Snacks

Do you find yourself eating healthy at meals, but giving into temptation when mid-meal munchies strike?  It's easy to dig into an open bag of m&m's, or shave off another paper-thin slice of cake when only something sweet will do.

Here are some interesting alternatives to the high calorie snacks we all love, that will hopefully satisfy your sweet tooth and save you hundreds of calories in the long run.

Frozen Grapes
A refreshing treat on a hot day, frozen grapes have 110 calories per cup, 1.4 g of fiber and are so easy to prepare.  Wash and freeze.  Voila!

Frozen Raisins
A good substitute for caramel, frozen raisins are fat free.  A box of raisins at 90 calories has approximately the same calories as two pieces of caramel, but has 2 grams of fiber and is divided into over fifty "bite-sized" portions.

Microwaved Apple
Ready in 4 minutes, a cored, microwaved apple is a welcome treat when it's chilly.  Add a teaspoon of sugar to this high fiber snack and the calorie total is just over 100 and well worth every one.

Oatmeal
Ready in 2 minutes, and loaded with fiber, a package of instant oatmeal is low in calories and really fills that hunger hole.

Hot Chocolate
If nothing but chocolate will do, try a cup of the hot variety.  Satisfying your cocoa craving with a calcium boost, hot chocolate has 80 calories and can be savored sip by sip.  When you get to the bottom of the cup, your need for chocolate will be a thing of the past.

If temptation strikes, LACE UP, move out and when you're done, choose wisely!