Snacks play an important role in our diets and health, but when they're filled with things like sugar and fat, the role they play can be an unsavory one. The purpose of snacking is to take the edge off of hunger until the next mealtime. It isn't to fill up on empty calories that make us eat less of the healthier foods we'd normally have for meals.
Snacking can help us curb tendencies to overeat at mealtime, but the type, timing and portion size are all keys to successful snacking. Here are five healthy snack foods that will satisfy your need to snack and help you maintain a better overall diet.
Rice Cakes
Long gone are the days of rice cakes that were reminiscent of tiny, little cardboard disks. Today there are numerous flavors to choose from with something for just about anyone's taste. Some of the varieties are barbecue, sour cream and onion, salt and vinegar, caramel and of course, good old natural. Rice cakes are very low in fat and calories, but some flavors can be high
Kristine's Ravioli Extravaganza
1 batch of homemade raviolis (see below) 1/2 head of garlic, roasted (see below) 2 tablespoons oil, divided 3 tablespoons...
Yogurt Rolls
Adapted from Yogurt Biscuits on AllRecipes. 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons...
Vegetable Cheese soup
Adapted from Reva's Potato Cheese Soup. 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves finely chopped garlic (3 large cloves) 1 cup...
