• Raw vegetables - cut up and offered with a low-fat dressing or salsa dip.
• Fresh fruit - cut up and offered with low-fat strawberry yogurt.
• Canned fruit in light juice.
• Wheat Thins or Triscuits - reduced fat, flavored or plain.
• Whole grain crackers - low-fat.
• Rice cakes, flavored or plain – add peanut butter!
• Baked tortilla chips with salsa dip.
• Air-popped popcorn sprinkled with cheese powder.
• Whole wheat pita wedges with flavored hummus or low-fat peanut butter.
• Fig Newtons- healthier cookie option, but watch the portions.
• Sunflower seeds- increase the “feel good” hormone.
• Water- hydrate!
• Apples- high fiber, help control cholesterol.
• Hardboiled eggs- high protein and nutrients.
• Dried fruit- energy and antioxidants; low or no sugar added.
• Pistachios- low calorie and high nutrients.
• Mozzarella sticks- high protein, vitamins A + C, low carbohydrates.
• Whole grain cereal cups like Cheerios.
• Energy bars that contain at least 5 grams of fiber, 7 grams of protein, and fewer than 10 grams sugar.
• Peanuts in a shell- 1/2 cup full of vitamin E, good fats and heart healthy.
• 100% vegetable or fruit juice- vitamins A + C.
• Yogurt- plain and add fresh fruit- high protein and calcium.
• Trail mix with seeds and nuts only; some dried fruit is good.

• Toaster pastries- high sugar, Instead, try whole wheat English muffin with strawberry preserves.
• French fries- starchy, fried, high sodium, chemicals and sugar.
• Donuts- fried and high sugar.
• Chips (potato or corn)- starchy, salty & fried.
• Soda- high fructose(sugar), and chemicals; diet is just as bad with the sweeteners.
• Cupcakes and snack cakes- high sugar, processed and many chemicals.
• Candy bars- high sugar and calories.
• Pork rinds- deep fried, full of salt.
• Fat free cookies- watch out! Fat is replaced with lots of sugar.
• Crackers- enriched flour, salt and transfats.
• Lunchables- full of fat and salt. Instead, try a lean ham and cheddar cheese sandwich on whole grain bread.
• Bright orange snacks like Cheetos- full of chemicals, food coloring, sodium and preservatives that may increase your blood pressure. Instead, try carrots, oranges or sweet potato wedges.
• Frozen pizza- high fat and calories. Instead, try fiber-rich, whole wheat crust with zero trans fats and veggies.
• Hot dogs- preservatives, nitrates and salt.
• Smoothies- may be high in sugar, calories and fat. Make your own and you can add healthier ingredients.
• Ramen Noodles- adding the flavor pack makes them high in sodium.

Listed below are flyers that you can download that have information about healthier food choices.

• Healthy Snack Alternatives (PDF)
• Have low energy or a "snack attack"? (PDF)
• Healthy Breakfast Sandwich information. (PDF)