Joy Bauer's Healthy Snack Foods

By Joy Bauer, RD


Smart Snacking

Getting hungry and can't wait till dinner? Pass on those sugary, high-calorie snacks. They'll probably only make you hungrier later. Instead, opt for these nutrition-packed foods made to fill you up till your next meal and give you the energy boost you need.







Glenny's Soy Crisps

If you're craving crunch, go for these crisps, which have 9 g protein, 3 g fiber and 140 calories per bag. Their apple-cinnamon flavor is lower in sodium than the other varieties. $1.49 per bag.
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Gnu Bars

Each one has an impressive 12 g fiber, and with their new dessert flavors you can satisfy your sweet tooth for just 140 calories and 3 g fat. $1.99 per bar.
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Blue Diamond 100-Calorie Almond Packs

Nuts are an ideal snack since they're full of protein, fiber and "good" fats, and these packs are perfect portion control. $19.90 for a box of 32 packs.
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Original article appeared on WomansDay.com.

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