Healthier Choice Treats to Try

• Ants on a log--Spread peanut butter on celery and put raisins on top.
• Banana ice--peel several very ripe bananas, break into pieces and freeze in a sealed bag. Just before serving put a small amount of water or juice in the blender and pulse a few times. Serve right away. You can add berries or other fruit and nuts. Very yummy, low cal, and healthy too!
• Mini pizzas--Spoon pizza sauce on a bagel, English muffin, or mini pita. Top with low-fat mozzarella cheese and your favorite veggies and toast or bake at a low setting until the cheese is melted and the bagel is crispy.
• Healthy ice pops--Freeze fresh, unsweetened juice in ice pop molds or ice cube trays. Slightly blended fruit frozen this way is delicious!
• Low-fat pitas and hummus--Warm a pita in the oven on low, then cut it inot small triangles. Dip in a tasty low-fat hummus, Hummus is availabli in several great flavors like garlic and spicy red pepper.
• Happy trails mix--Combine 1 cup whole grain toasted oat cereal, with 1/4 cup almonds, and 1/4 cup cranberries for a healthy trail mix.

As with everything MODERATION is the key. Those who eat regular healthy meals and healthy snacks are less likely to overeat and gain weight than those who skip meals or go for long periods without eating and then scarf down fast food or large meals.

It's natural to feel hungrier at certain times, such as a long afternoon of work or running errands. It is critical to know how much food your body needs to sarisgy this hunger. A handful of walnuts make great brain. But a whole bag won't help you be "smarter". Just heavier!