Does anyone else read New York Magazine’s celebrity diet logs and ask themselves how these people can eat three meals a day with no snacking in between? I could only dream of being able to do such a thing! Certainly it doesn’t help that my parents live but a block away from my apartment and that I’m often working out of their kitchen…how can anyone avoid snacking when your mama is baking a chocolate layer cake next to you at 2pm? That said, it can’t be Neuhaus and Lindt all the time if I want to fit into (and look good), in my body con outfits, so I try to stick to as many healthful snacks as I possibly can.
Countless chips advertise being “healthy” and for the most part that all means bub-kiss, because any company can print that on their packaging. Of course, the healthiest snack would be fruits or veggies, but for times that call for a chip/bar fix, here are some tasty options that won’t do all that much damage! And don’t forget, when looking at nutrition facts, always look at portion size in relation to calories, fat, sodium, etc. as some brands consider 5 chips to be one serving!
- Beanitos – Super high in fiber and protein, as well as gluten-free
- Mrs. Mays – They have a variety of gluten, dairy, and cholesterol-free snacks, but my favorites are their high fiber, high protein, low sugar Sesame Stripes
- Corazonas – They make potato chips, tortilla chips, and oatmeal squares all of which have been proven to help lower cholesterol
- Bora Bora – Organic, antioxidant-rich fruit and nut bars
- Falafel Chips – High in fiber and protein
- Little Ragghi’s Crackers – Handmade artisan flat bread crackers that have a little bit of olive oil, a little bit of seasoning, and are finished with delicious cheese (no funky orange stuff here!). Note though that while these chips are low in fat and high in protein, they are not low calorie.
- Laurel Hill – Hands down the best tortilla chips from a bag I’ve ever tasted. Get the all natural, gluten-free Multi Grain flavor (which I first heard about from Bobby Flay who loves it!)
- Smart Fries – Low in fat making then a good French Fries alternative, though beware of high levels of sodium
Lastly, rumor has it that Ben & Jerry’s is working on a new anti-aging antioxidants ice cream flavor. I wonder if there’s any chance it will be lower in cholesterol, fat, and sugar than their regular flavors – here’s to wishful thinking!