A Dozen Healthy Pantry Pick-Me-Ups:
1- Carrots — Cut them into sticks and dip them in salsa, light salad
dressing, yogurt dip or peanut butter.
2- Bananas — On their own, they're great, but add them to a smoothie,
or freeze them for a fun treat, and they're even better.
3- Celery — They're as versatile as carrots and even lower in
calories. And they're crunchy enough to help die-hard chip fans get
through the munchies.
4- Cucumbers — Slice them up and sprinkle lightly with salt for a
refreshing snack.
5- Dried cereal — Mix this up with nuts and dried fruit for a healthy
post-gym treat. Just make sure to keep your serving to 1/2 cup.
6- Nuts — Peanuts, almonds, pecans and other nuts can be tossed with
dried cereal and raisins or mixed into a 6-ounce yogurt for a healthy
bite.
7- Orange juice/Other juices — If you have Popsicle molds or even just
ice cube trays, pour in the juice and pop it in the freezer. In just a
few hours, you'll have a cool and tasty refreshment.
8- Peanut butter — Slather on an apple or to add a tablespoon or two
to a smoothie for a protein-rich treat.
9- Quesadillas — Use black beans or any other canned beans you have on
hand. Add in a sprinkling of cheese, a dollop of salsa and you're in
business.
10- Raisins — sprinkle these high iron and fiber-rich gems into plain
yogurt or mix with 1/3 cup of nuts for instant trail mix.
11- Salsa — makes a great dip for veggies and also can be used on
sandwiches as a low fat spread instead of mayo.
12- Yogurt — If you have plain yogurt in the fridge, you're ready to
go. Add some fresh herbs (parsley, dill or thyme will all work), along
with a dash of salt and pepper, and you're set.
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