Best and Worst Snacks

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From: WebMD

A good-for-you snack is one that's high in nutritional value (protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber) but relatively low in calories, total fat, saturated fat (no trans fat), sugar, and sodium.

On the flip side, not-so-healthy snack choices are usually low in nutritional value but high in calories, total fat, saturated fat (and sometimes trans fat), sugars, or sodium.

While fresh veggies and fruits make super-healthy snacks, those items aren't always convenient (or the top choices for your typical family).

8 Not-so-Healthy Snacks

Eat up!

Chocolate-coated donuts, mini donuts, snack cakes
Snack Pies
"Movie Theatre" popcorn
Lunchables
Cheetos & flavored chips
Frozen snacks (Hot Pockets, Toaster Strudel, Fries)
Fun nuggets
Cheese crackers (Ritz, Cheese-Its)

8 Good-for-You Snacks

English muffin w/ peanut butter
Nut mixes
94% Fat Free popcorn
Homemade nachos (baked chips, refried beans, low-fat cheese)
Homemade quesadillas (whole grain tortilla, low-fat cheese)
Snack Bars (LOW Sugar - about 6 grams per bar)
Edemame or Ore-Ida Steak fries
Homemade Smoothie (yogurt, frozen fruit, banana)

Elaine Magee, MPH, RD, is the "Recipe Doctor" for WebMD and the author of numerous books on nutrition and health. Her opinions and conclusions are her own.

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