What are some other tips for eating healthy snacks?
• Some snacks will need to be in a refrigerator, or kept in a cooler with ice so they will not spoil. Make sure these foods are not at room temperature for more than two hours. After two hours, bacteria (germs) can grow in these foods, which can make you sick. Foods that should be kept cold include the following: • Milk and dairy products. • Custard and pudding (unless the pudding package states it does not need to be refrigerated). • Meat, fish and poultry. • Salads or sandwiches made with mayonnaise or salad dressing. • Fresh squeezed juice or fresh fruit smoothies. • You will need to plan the snacks that you would like to eat throughout the day. This will remind you to buy and prepare your snacks ahead of time. This may also help you to avoid buying high fat, high sugar snacks at the last minute. • If you are trying to control your weight, eat a snack before you get too hungry. This will keep you from eating too much later in the day. Ask your dietitian (deye-e-TISH-an) or nutrition
