Snack Tips...

Popcorn Party Trail Mix

1. Toss 6 c microwave light butter popcorn, like Orville Redenbacher's SmartPop (100), with 2 Tbsp grated parmesan (40) while the popcorn is still warm.
   
2. Sprinkle on 2 Tbsp cashew pieces (100)
3. Add 2 Tbsp raisins (50) right before you eat the mix so the snack doesn't get soggy
4. Enjoy with one 12 oz bottle of light beer (100)

Serves: 1 - Total calories: 390

Peanut Butter Break

1. Slice up 1 med apple (72)
2. Serve with 1.5 Tbsp peanut butter (141)
3. Add 5 whole wheat crackers (95)
4. Wash it down with 1 c of fat-free milk (83)

Serves: 1 - Total calories per serving: 391

Cheese Lover’s Snack

1. Slice 1 oz Cheddar cheese (110) and 1 oz Brie cheese (100)
2. Serve with 4 Triscuits, reduced fat (70)
3. Enjoy with one 5 oz glass of white or red wine (120)

Serves: 1 - Total calories per serving: 400

Easy Fondue Appetizer

1. To make the fondue, start by tossing 2 c shredded Cheddar (640) with 1 1/2 Tbsp flour (43)
2. Simmer together 1/2 c stout (50), 3 Tbsp apple juice concentrate (88), and 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard (15); add cheese
3. For dipping, serve with 2 rolls (247), 2 apples (155), and 2 c each steamed cauliflower (50), cooked brussels sprouts (112), and boiled red potatoes (280)

Serves: 4 - Total calories per serving: 420

10 Convenient Snacks (Biggest Loser Nutritionist)

When you have to grab something quick...

Biggest Loser Club nutrition expert Greg Hottinger, RD, suggests these quick snack ideas when you need a healthy snack and need it fast!

1. Three dates stuffed with an almond in place of the pit (90 calories)

2. Ryvita cracker (2 cracker) with 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter (140 calories)

3. Medium orange + 6 whole cashews (110 calories)

4. Small apple + 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter (150)

5. Yogurt (1/2 cup plain) + 5 almonds (105 calories)

6. Three cups air-popped popcorn (80 calories) + 1 teaspoon canola oil + dash of salt (120 calories)

7. Banana, peeled and frozen (120 calories)

8. Kashi TLC granola bar (140 calories); when buying "healthy" energy bars look for varieties that have at least 3 grams of fiber per 150 calories.

9. Hard-boiled egg (75 calories)

10. Fourteen raw almonds, 1 miniature box of raisins (130 calories)