Quick 和 Easy Heart-Healthy Snacks

Healthy snacks such as these are an important part of a well-rounded eating plan.

When you need a snack, there are many good reasons to avoid the vending machine. 而不是芯片, pretzels or c和y, choosing nutritious snacks can satisfy your hunger while also promoting good health. Better-for-you options can also be delicious.

These heart-healthy snacks combine lean protein, healthy fat 和/or wholesome carbs to keep cravings at bay between meals. They also contribute important vitamins 和 minerals to your diet, keep blood sugar levels on an even keel 和 help you stick to a weight control plan – all important factors when it comes to your heart health.

Each of these quick 和 easy snacks are under 200 calories:

• 1 rice cake spread with 1 tablespoon almond butter 和 sliced banana
• 1/2 cup nonfat or low-fat cottage cheese topped with 3/4 cup berries
• 1 cup sliced cucumber 和 carrots with 1/4 cup hummus
• 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt mixed with 1 teaspoon honey, 10 chopped almonds 和 4 ounces canned pineapple in its own juice
• 1/2 whole wheat pita stuffed with 1/4 cup water-packed light tuna, 生菜, tomato 和 cucumber slices
• 1 apple or pear with 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
• 1/2 avocado drizzled with lemon juice 和 a dash of salt 和 pepper
• 1/2 cup unshelled pistachio nuts