Snacks and Drinks

SNACKS AND DRINKS

Avoiding high- calorie snacks and drinks by always choosing nutritious alternatives will keep you trim and healthy.

THE WRONG CHOICE

Many mass-produced foods contain large amounts of sugar and saturated fats, and are therefore high in calories. Cutting down on processed food helps reduce your risk of obesity and heart disease. Reducing the amount of sugar in your diet may help prevent the development of tooth decay and diabetes. Read the labels on processed food, checking the amount of sugar and fat.

IMPROVING YOUR HEALTH

How healthy is your diet?

Take the time to think about your snacking habits. This will help you make a healthy choice.

• Do you eat high-fiber alternatives to chips like baked potatoes, brown rice, or pasta?
• Do you make burgers from lean ground beef or buy ready-made ones with added salt, fat, and sugar?
• Do you grill burgers or fry them?
• Do you snack on vegetables or fruit, rather than chips or cookies?

CAFFEINE- ARE YOU DRINKING TOO MUCH EACH DAY?

Caffeine is a stimulant that reduces fatigue and improves concentration. However, just three or four cups of tea a day may be enough to produce adverse effects, including tremors, irritability, restlessness, sleeping difficulties, anxiety, and diarrhea in some people. Reducing your caffeine intake gradually will help minimize withdrawal symptoms.

THE RIGHT CHOICE

Snacks can be healthy and nutritious, as well as tasty and easy to prepare. The quickest, and  perhaps healthiest of all, is fruit . plain, lightly- salted air-popped popcorn is another favorite. Sandwiches fillings such as tuna, low-fat cottage cheese, and chicken (without its skin). For something different, try some shredded vegetables with a low-fat salad dressing that adds taste not excess calories.

Raw vegetables

Carrots, celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, pepper rings, and cucumber slices may be eaten in side salad, or as a low calorie snack between meals.