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1/2 Cup Slow-Churned Ice Cream

Surprise! Ice cream tops our list of low-caloriesnacks. The key is to look for slow-churned ordouble-churned varieties. This refers to a processthat reduces fat and calories while retaining thecreamy texture of full-fat varieties, so 1/2 cup hasjust 100 calories. As a bonus, youll get someprotein and calcium.

Saturated Fat: 2 gSodium: 45 mgCholesterol: 20 mgCarbs: 15 g

6 Cups Microwave Popcorn

When you want a large snack with a small caloriecount, popcorn delivers. Some microwave brandshave just 100 calories in 6 cups. "You have to chewit, so it's satisfying," says Joan Salge Blake, RD, aspokesperson for the American DieteticAssociation. It's also high in fiber, which can helpyou stay full longer.

Saturated Fat: 0.5 gSodium: 220 mgCholesterol: 0 mgCarbs: 24 g

Mini Quesadilla

You may not expect cheese quesadillas to make alist of low-calorie snacks, but try this recipe: sprinkle

an ounce of grated low-fat cheddar cheese over acorn tortilla. Fold in half and microwave for 20seconds. This quick and tasty snack has only 100calories and 1.3 g of saturated fat.

Saturated Fat: 1.3 gSodium: 182 mgCholesterol: 6 mg

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25 Super Snacks With 100 Calories or Less


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Cottage Cheese and Cantaloupe

Cottage cheese is a protein powerhouse, with 1/2cup delivering 14 g. Like fiber, protein can help youstay full longer. Enjoy low-fat cottage cheese plainor with a side of fruit. A small wedge of cantaloupebrings the total calories to 100.


Three Crackers With Cheese

Choosing whole-grain crackers is the key to thisclassic snack. The fiber will keep you feeling fullbetween meals, and the cheese provides proteinand calcium. To stay under 100 calories, cut up oneslice of low-fat cheese and split it over threecrackers.


Fourteen Almonds

When the munchies strike while you're on the go,there are few things more convenient than nuts.You can eat 14 almonds without hitting the 100-calorie mark. Plus, they're rich in fiber and protein,which help keep hunger at bay. "They're a greatsnack when you're stuck in traffic," Blake adds.



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Six Whole-Grain Pretzel Sticks

For those who don't like nuts, pretzels are just asconvenient when you're on the move. To stay under100 calories, stick to six whole-grain pretzel sticks.This snack is cholesterol-free, low in fat and sugar,and provides more than 3 g of fiber to help tide you

over.

Saturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 257mgCholesterol: 0 m

Baked Apple

Apples are still one of the healthiest snacks around,and there are plenty of ways to put a twist on thisold standby. Blake recommends enjoying bakedapples they taste like dessert but provide thesame vitamins and fiber as their fresh counterparts.You can even sprinkle cinnamon on top withoutadding calories.

Saturated Fat: 0 gSodium: 2 mgCholesterol: 0 mg

Cheese-Stuffed Pita Pocket

Here's one that's easy to make and gives you thesatisfaction of biting into a sandwich. Grab a whole-grain pita pocket and stuff it with 1/2 ounce part-skim ricotta cheese. The fiber and protein will helpfill you up, and the whole snack has less than agram of saturated fat.



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Blueberry Smoothie

A fruit smoothie offers a scrumptious way to get insome extra calcium and antioxidants during yourday. Try blending 1/3 cup of nonfat yogurt with 2/3cup of frozen blueberries and ice. "It's veryrefreshing and very cold," Blake says. "That slows

down your ability to drink quickly." Snacks that takemore time to finish are often more satisfying.


1/3 Cup Edamame

These young soybeans are among the healthiestsnacks you can find. A third of a cup has more than8 g of protein and 4 g of fiber to help keep you full.As a bonus, youll get nearly 10% of yourrecommended daily allowance of iron. Edamame isavailable in ready-to-eat containers for a quicksnack on the run.

Saturated Fat: 0.5 gSodium: 4.5 mgCholesterol: 0 mg

3/4 Cup Frozen Mango Cubes

You can buy these pre-packaged or make themyourself. "It's like having frozen candy," Blake says."It's a great way to get beta-carotene and fiber whilesatisfying your sweet tooth." A 3/4 cup serving hasjust 90 calories and provides 60% of yourrecommended daily allowance of vitamin C.



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Eight Baby Carrots withHummus

When you're craving a satisfying crunch, dip eightlarge baby carrots into 2 tablespoons of hummus.Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A andbeta carotene, while hummus adds protein. Pre-packaged baby carrots are convenient, and thereare many varieties of hummus available.

Saturated fat: 0.4 gSodium: 210 mgCholesterol: 0 mg

Apple Slices With Peanut Butter

Mixing sweet with salty is a tried and true way tosatisfy the munchies. Measure 3/4 cup of appleslices and spread a thin layer of unsalted peanutbutter on each slice. To stay near the 90-caloriemark, don't use more than 2 teaspoons of peanutbutter in all.


Yogurt With Sunflower Seeds

Stir a teaspoon of sunflower seeds into 1/2 cup ofnonfat plain yogurt. The seeds add plenty of texturebut only 19 calories. The yogurt is a good source ofprotein, and the entire snack has less than half agram of saturated fat. Make sure to use unsaltedsunflower seeds, especially if you are watching your

sodium.



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Nonfat Greek Yogurt with Honey

Greek yogurt is known for its extra-creamy textureand high protein content. Just 1/2 cup of nonfatplain Greek yogurt has 12 g of protein to help youstay full. Drizzle on a teaspoon of honey, and thewhole snack totals 84 calories. The best part is,

you may feel like you're eating dessert.

Saturated fat: 0 gSodium: 53.5 mgCholesterol: 0 mg

Half a Baked Potato with Salsa

Microwave a baked potato for an easy snack that'sloaded with vitamin C, not with calories. Half of amedium-sized baked potato has 80 calories keepthe skin, which is packed with nutrients. Spread atablespoon of salsa on top to spice it up withoutsignificantly boosting the calorie count.


Frozen Yogurt Sandwich

Nonfat frozen yogurt is a healthy alternative to icecream, and it's easy to find varieties with no addedsugar. Try making a "FroYo" sandwich by spreadingtwo tablespoons of nonfat frozen yogurt betweentwo graham cracker squares. Even with chocolatefrozen yogurt, you're only looking at 84 calories.



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20 Pistachios

Don't let the high fat content in pistachios scare youoff -- most of the fat is unsaturated or "good" fat. Eat20 pistachios, and you'll only take in 80 calories andless than a gram of saturated fat. Plus, they're richin protein, fiber, and several key vitamins and

minerals. To avoid an unhealthy dose of sodium, eatthem raw or dry roasted without salt.


Frozen Banana Pop

If you're looking for a creative way to add more fruitto your diet, try frozen banana pops. Slice severalpeeled bananas in half and insert popsicle sticks.Coat each half with an ounce of low-fat plain yogurt.Put the pops in the freezer, and soon you'll haveready-to-eat low-calorie treats. At just under 80calories a pop, this is a snack you can feel goodabout.


1 Cup Tomato Soup

Tomato soup is full of disease-fighting nutrients, butcontains as little as 74 calories per cup, nocholesterol, and less than 1 gram of saturated fat.Just keep in mind that there are many varieties.Cream of tomato is significantly higher in fat andcalories. When buying canned soup, look for labels

that say "low sodium" and check the calorie count.



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1/3 Cup Dry Oat Squares Cereal

If you're a cereal fan, try leaving out the milk for aconvenient, low-calorie snack. Pour 1/3 cup dry oatsquares cereal into baggies you can keep in the caror at your office. Each serving has 70 calories andbarely any saturated fat. Other types of whole-grain

cereals also work well. Just stay away from overlysweetened varieties.


1 Cup Grapes

Grapes are loaded with water, which means that awhole cupful has only 62 calories. The watercontent helps provide a feeling of fullness andkeeps you hydrated. Grapes are also a terrificsource of vitamin K and manganese, and containsome fiber to boot. They're great eaten fresh orfrozen.


Smoked Salmon Pinwheel

For a savory snack under 60 calories, spread 1tablespoon of low-fat cream cheese onto a slice ofsmoked salmon (lox) and roll it up. This salmonpinwheel is high in protein and heart-healthyomega-3 fatty acids, though the salt used to curethe salmon boosts the sodium content. Use a little

less cream cheese and you can have two pinwheelsfor under 100 calories.



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One Cup Jicama Sticks andSalsa

Jicama root is one veggie that's often overlooked.Yet, it is incredibly low in calories and offers asatisfying crunch. Slice the jicama into French-frysized sticks and dip them in salsa. You can munchon an entire cupful for only 54 calories.


Not-So-Super Snacks

Don't make a habit of snacking on 100-caloriepacks of crackers and cookies, which are mainlymade with refined flour. These snack packs may below in calories, but they're also low in nutrients. It'sbetter to make your snacks work for you bydelivering protein, fiber, or antioxidants.

Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MDon March 03, 2014

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Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD, director of nutrition, WebMD.Joan Salge Blake, MS, RD, LDN, clinical associate professor, Boston University's Sargent College of Health and RehabilitationSciences; spokesperson, American Dietetic Association.Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, director of sports nutrition, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.American Dietetic Association: "25 Healthy Snacks for Kids."Edy's Slow-Churned: "Flavor Details."Orville Redenbacher's: "SmartPop Butter Mini Bags 4 - Nutrition Facts."United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Library.Herr's Products. "Herr's Products - Whole-Grain Pretzel Sticks."Self Nutrition Data.Dole: "Mango."Chobani Yogurt: "Chobani Yogurt - Products - Non-fat Greek Yogurt."

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