I remember when Nabisco first came out with these a few years back. They were all the rage with my college friends! Everyone bough them on spring break trips, brought them to class, used them as 3 a.m. re-charge food. I`ve only had them a time or two and even before I began checking the nutrient label on the back of every single packaged food I encountered (true story), I knew they were basically empty calories. Sure, 100 calories is a great amount for a snack....but wouldn`t you like to put those 100 calories to good use? Why not pick something that will help hold you over till the next meal and give you energy to get through your afternoon activity. Try these 100-calorie snack suggestions that more nutrient-rich than the Nabisco treats....
1/2 cup Kashi Go Lean Crunch cereal (4.5 g protein, 4 g fiber)
1 6-oz cup Dannon Light N Fit yogurt (15% DV calcium, 5 g protein)
14 raw almonds (4 g protein, 47 g calcium, 122 mg potassium)
8 oz skim milk (8 g protein, 30% DV calcium
1 cup fresh berries (4-8 g fiber)
Tip: Make your own snack! Mix and match your foods and experiment with different amounts....calculate the calories and other macronutrients yourself, using this exchange list:
*Sources: pic adapted from http://www.staples.com/Nabisco-100-Calorie-Ritz-Snack-Mix-6-Bags-Box/product_723963?cid=PS:GooglePLAs:Office_Supplies:Food_Snacks_&_Beverages:723963:00609,
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