Health Hint #5 Healthy Snacks

Healthy snacking during the day is beneficial and aids in weight loss. Good choices include an apple with natural peanut butter, low fat cheese with a couple whole grain crackers, low fat yogurt, nuts, or carrot sticks. Two small snacks during the day helps to fight hunger and maintains your metabolism. Avoid snacking on cookies, candy, chips, and ice cream because of their high calorie and fat content. Excessive snacking during the day or night can lead to weight gain.