Healthy Eating
Useful Sites
Online Resources for Vegetarians and Vegans
5 Key Foods to Have Every Day
- Low-fat protein(chicken, turkey, cottage cheese, or egg whites)
- Fiber(colorful fruits and veggies)
- Healthy fat (extra virgin olive oil or fish)
- Healthy carbs (beans, brown rice, oatmeal)
- Sugar-free beverage (water, tea, coffee)
Source: www.seventeen.com
Healthy Snacks from Vending Machines
These 10 low-fat and fat-free vending machine offerings are the best of the bunch—and some even include nutritious fiber, protein, and healthy fats!
Top Picks:
- Planters Sunflower Kernels (1/4 cup)
(160 calories, 14g fat, 1.5g sat fat, 4g fiber)
The Bottom Line: Full of healthy fats
- Baked! Lays Original
(210 calories, 3g fat, 0g sat fat, 4g fiber)
The Bottom Line: Surprisingly fiber-full
- Sun Chips Original
(140 calories, 6g fat, 1g sat fat, 2g fiber)
The Bottom Line: Made of whole grains
- Snyder's of Hanover Mini Pretzels (20)
(110 calories, 0g fat, 0g sat fat)
The Bottom Line: Naturally fat-free
- Smartfood Reduced-Fat Popcorn
(120 calories, 5g fat, 1g sat fat, 2g fiber)
The Bottom Line: Low fat, and has fiber!
- Peanut M&M's
(250 calories, 13g fat, 5g sat fat, 2g fiber)
The Bottom Line: Just don't go nuts
- Fig Newtons
(190 calories, 0g fat, 0g sat fat, 2g fiber)
The Bottom Line: It's fruit!
- Nature Valley Granola Bar, Oats & Honey
(180 calories, 6g fat, 0.5g sat fat, 2g fiber)
The Bottom Line: Beats hunger
- Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts (39)
(160 calories, 13g fat, 1.5g sat fat, 6g protein)
The Bottom Line: High in protein
- Quaker Chewy Low-Fat Granola Bar, Chocolate Chunk
(110 calories, 2g fat, 0.5g sat fat, 1g fiber)
The Bottom Line: Guilt-free chocolate
Nutritional information is for contents of entire package, unless otherwise noted.
Source: www.fitnessmagazine.com
