We all have our favorite snacks. My favorites include Triscuit crackers, 2% swiss chese and a low-sodium V-8 or sour green apples with Almond butter. I am such a creature of habit! I could eat the same 3-4 snacks over and over. But just like you, I need to challenge myself to try new meals and snacks in order to maintain a varied diet. This helps us achieve optimum levels of vitamins and minerals.

I am telling you, one of the ways to achieve a healthy weight is by snacking. YES, snacking!! Your parents or grandparents probably thought that snacking was a bad thing (especially in the Hispanic culture), but it actually helps you to avoid overeating at meals. It takes practice - many of my clients tell me one of their biggest hurdles is to plan their meals and snacks. They get caught up in life and forget to eat! Make healthy snacking a priority, and you will find your overal health goals much easier to attain.

A new article came out in the Dallas Morning News entitled, "Plan to Snack to Conquer Cravings" that offer some great healthy snacks. I, along with other areas dietitians, were interviewed and they asked us for some of our favorite snacks. One of my other snack favorites is also listed. Check it out, brand names are listed by all!