Snack On!

A common misconception with healthy eating is that you can't eat snack foods. Trust me--this is not true! There are tons of things you can eat in place of fatty, high-cal foods that are available in most grocery stores.


If you're craving:                                                 Try:

We all know the Lay's potato chip issue: you have one, 10 minutes later you're covered in salty grease and sad about your life. Instead, try something guilt-free like Sensible Portions Veggie Chips! They have these in Shoprite, and they're even more than just potato chips! They're made from tomatoes, spinach, and potatoes and are pretty low-cal.

If you're craving:                                                Try:

I've already ranted about oreos in previous posts, and it doesn't take a dietician to realize they're not exactly a salad...If you want something similar to this chocolatey, sugary sandwich of goodness, try Newman-O's. They're organic and chemical-free, and the Newman's Own brand donates to charity with every purchase. Win-Win-Win!

If you're craving:                                                Try:

You can avoid all of the sugar and high fructose corn syrup in coke by trying an all-natural soda. No dyes, artificial sweeteners, or other unpronounceable crap. Zevia is sweetened with stevia and comes in tons of flavors. It's also 0 calories!


If you're craving:                                                 Try:

I truly believe chocolate has magical healing powers that can solve all the world's problems. It releases endorphins in your brain, including Phenylethylmine (a chemical related to falling in love). The thing is, milk chocolate has less actual cocoa and a lot of added sugar and cream, it's fattening and not as nutritious as dark chocolate. In dark chocolate, the higher percentage of cocoa, the better it is for you.



You don't have to sit in your room and eat celery sticks to be healthy! There are so many snacks in the health-food aisle that are affordable and taste just as good (if not better) than their unhealthy alternatives. It's easy to make smart choices!