25 Healthy Snacks

When you need a snack don't reach for chips or candy bars, try out these snacks.  They taste delicious, are easy to have on hand in your pantry and fridge, and quick and easy!

1. Air Popped Popcorn
2. Nonfat Cottage Cheese
3. Hard Boiled Eggs
4. Hummus
5. Peanut Butter
6. Fruit Smoothies
7. Almonds
8. Sliced Apples
9. Frozen Grapes
10. Orange Slices
11. Broccoli Florets
12. Green Salad
13. Cherry Tomatoes
14. Frozen Mangos
15. Sunflower Seeds
16. Soy Chips
17. Bean Salad
18. Tuna
19. Sliced Chicken Breast
20. Pickles
21. Olives
22. Sugar Free Jello
23. Nonfat Yogurt
24. Frozen Yogurt
25. Protein Bars

10 Tips To Make It Fast

Here are 10 tips from Cooking Light to remember when you are trying to get a healthy meal on the table fast.

1. Use a food processor or mini chopper to quickly chop, slice or shred onions, potatoes, celery or carrots.
2. When cooking in a skillet, allow the pan to preheat while you season the food to go in it.
3. Lean, healthful cuts such as flank stead and pork tenderloin cook in less than 30 minutes.
4. To save prep time, purchase precut vegetable and packaged pre-washed salad greens.
5. Choose portion-sized boneless cuts--chicken breasts or thighs, pork chops, or fish fillets.
6. Thing ahead.  Grill more chicken breasts than you need and freeze the rest for later.
7. In general, when you're in a hurry, stick to sauteing and broiling instead of roasting or braising. 
8. After sauteing chicken or pork in a skilled, deglaze the pan with chicken broth or other liquid for an easy sauce.
9. Turn to quick-cooking starches for go-to sides; couscous, egg noodles, and polenta.
10. Start longer tasks first and complete shorter ones in the meantime.