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[Jasmin]

Healthy Snacks Under 100 Calories

It is close to dinnertime and you are starving. You cannot wait
and need something right now, but don't want to sabotage all
that you have accomplished. Your willpower is growing dim and
you are struggling, yetyou must have something, just something
that will tide you over. That cookie looks really good and
that's okay, but you just know that one leads to two, and three,
and........STOP!

Don't ruin it now. You have been working out for weeks and you
are really noticing a difference in the way that your clothes
look and feel. You have come too far for that and just think of
that new dress that you want to wear to that special upcoming
event. Instead here are some great snacks that will help you to
squelch that rumbling tummy. Remember though...portion control
is the key to success. Try eating these foods instead and you
will get through those difficult times between meals.

Here is a list of foods under 100 calories:

Vegetables: Between 15 and 40 calories

Celery, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli,
mushrooms, zucchini, green beans, radishes, green peppers,
lettuce, pickles.

Fruits: Between 40 and 70 calories

Oranges, apples, strawberries, grapefruit, cantaloupe,
tangerines, peaches, apricots, nectarine, ½ of a banana.

Crackers: Between 30 and 90 calories

Melba toast, Matzoh, pretzels (5), puffed wheat, puffed rice,
Bran Chex, graham crackers (2 squares), breadsticks (1), vanilla
wafers (5), rice cakes, cream of wheat, ½ a bagel, ½ of an
English muffin.

Miscellaneous Items: Between 10 and 90 calories

Sugar-free gelatin, non-fat yogurt, low-fat cottage cheese,
sugar-free popsicles, sugar-free fudgsicles, popcorn, hard
boiled egg, a piece of toast, Italian ice, can of chicken noodle
soup, slice of American cheese, fruit flavored yogurt,
sugar-free pudding.

Drinks: Between 0 and 90 calories

Tea, coffee, seltzer water, diet sodas, grapefruit juice,
orange juice, skim milk, apple juice, cranberry juice, carrot
juice, tomato juice, water, sugar-free drink mixes.

Eat any of the above in a reasonable portion and you will be
able to curb your appetite until your next meal without spoiling
what you have accomplished. Also, don't forget to check out your
grocery store for prepackaged weight loss packets of great
snacks that are less than 100 calories. There are cereals,
cookies, crackers, gelatin and pudding cups, popcorn and more
items available that are already packaged to help you take the
guesswork and temptation away from you. Or better yet,
prepackage your own cereal and other items in little plastic
baggies, which is more cost effective. It may take a little more
time or be a little more costly, but worth it in the long run if
it helps you to control your eating.

Choose your snacks wisely and plan your meals ahead. Think
about when you will need a snack and be careful during your
weakest moment Keep a prepackaged snack and a bottle of water
with you in case you have the munchies while you are on the go.
Remember, you didn't come this far just to lose it on a high
calorie snack that could have been avoided with a little thought
in mind.