Everyone knows teens love to Snack.
You snack for lots of different reasons... sometimes you're hungry, sometimes you're bored, and sometimes you snack just for fun! It's important to understand that what you eat is just as important as how much you eat. In fact, the kinds of foods you put into your body have a big impact on your health, appearance and energy levels. To help, we've come up with a list of healthy substitutions for favorite teen snacks. Make Eating an Adventure - try some new things! Give this snack plan a month or so & see how you feel!

Snack Substitute List
- Thirsty for a Milkshake? Think about having a Smoothie instead.
These are easy to make and come in an almost infinite combination of flavors. They're easy to make at home too... there's no cooking required. With smoothies you can have your milkshake & your servings of fruit too.

 
 

- If you feel like having Fries, instead try some Edamame. They're just as addictive, but much, much better for you than fries. What are edamame you ask? Edamame are soybeans. Now don't let this turn you off, steamed, boiled or nuked with a pinch of salt - these little things are delicious and oh so hip. (They're a California favorite at sushi restaurants) They taste a bit like nuts, but are much less fattening. They're best when cooked in the shell - you just pop them in your mouth one by one - really yummy!

- Ready to nosh on some chips and dip? Stop! That stuff's terrible for you... A better choice might be Baked Corn Chips and Salsa. The salsa is actually pretty good for you. I'ts mostly made up of vegetables (including tomatoes, an excellent source of Vitamin C and Lycopene). Just be careful about your overall salt intake.

- Want a burger? Try a Veggie Burger instead. They're lots less fattening & limiting total meat intake is now known to reduce the risk of many diseases including cancer and heart disease later in life.

- Thinking about a sandwich? Instead why don't you have a Wrap? Go for whole grain wraps and fill them with healthy things. click on the link for healthy filling suggestions.

- Still thinking about snacks??? Click here for some More Healthy Favorites including Houmus, Fruit Salad, and Veggies with Low Fat Yogurt Dip. Remember - Eating right isn't about not eating... It's about eating the right things. Nobody's perfect, just do your best and try to eat right most of the time.

 
 

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