This Sunday will be SuperBowl Sunday. Whether you’re a fan of the Patriots (Go Pats!), the Giants, or not really a fan of football at all, we’ve got some tasty game day snacks that you can feel good about serving to your guests. And if you are not even going to be watching the game, these snacks are perfect for any gathering of friends on a winter Sunday afternoon.

1. Boneless Buffalo Wings

Even though boneless Buffalo wings are made with healthy white-meat chicken, they're usually deep-fried and drenched in hot sauce laced with butter. The solution: chicken tenders are dredged in seasoned whole-wheat flour and cornmeal, pan-fried in only a small amount of oil and then drizzled with a tangy hot pepper sauce. With a fraction of the fat, calories and sodium, these boneless wings are reason enough to throw a party.

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2. Easy Bean Dip

¼ cup diced green chilies

¼ cup tomato sauce or salsa

4 green onions, chopped

½ tsp. ground cumin

½ tsp. garlic powder

1 can (30 oz.) refried beans (try to find without added lard)

Combine chiles, salsa or tomato sauce, green onions and seasonings in saucepan and cook until onions are

tender. Add beans and simmer until warmed through. May top with low-fat shredded cheese and serve warm or

cold (makes 4 cups).

Or make a family-sized nacho platter with baked tortilla chips, fat-free vegetarian refried beans, chopped

tomatoes, canned chilies, light sour cream, shredded cooked chicken and low-fat shredded cheese.

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3. Zucchini Fries

You can enjoy these crispy, flavorful veggies for half the calories of regular French fries. As a bonus, zucchini is bursting with vitamin C.

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4. Mango-Red Pepper Salsa

If you're looking for a fresh new snack that's tastes like summer, make this simple recipe. It's juicy, sweet, tangy, and satisfying. You can make it ahead to enjoy for the week with corn chips, crackers, or toasted bread. It also makes a great topping for grilled fish or chicken. What's great about this recipe is that it's pretty basic, so feel free to get creative. Add beans, pineapple, watermelon, corn, diced cucumber, or tomatoes for even more summery flavor.

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5. Homemade Baked Tortilla Chips

These wonderful tortilla chips make sturdy dippers and are great for scooping up salsa and dips. These chips can be made with either corn or flour tortillas. You can diet and still enjoy your snacks, as they are a healthy alternative to fried chips.

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Bonus! A dessert recipe

Cheesecake Brownies Recipe

These delicious Cheesecake Brownies have a fancy swirl on top and are a lean 140 calories. You can splurge on dessert and not regret it later.

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I hope that you try some of these recipes to add to your celebration this weekend. Leave a comment if you’ve got other healthy game day snack ideas to share.

Here are a few healthy snack ideas for you that will satisfy those cravings, but also keep you on track for your weight loss goals:

High Fiber Diet Cookie Recipe

4 cups of oatmeal (not instant or quick cook)
1 can of cannelloni beans (15 oz), drained
½ cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped raisins or dates
½ cup flaked coconut
½ cup chopped walnuts

Place the oatmeal in a blender and blend until the consistency of flour.    Pour into a bowl and set aside.

Place the beans in the blender and blend until smooth.   Stir in the white sugar, brown sugar and vanilla.

Combine the ground oats, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon – blend with the beans.

Stir in the dates or raisins, coconut and walnuts.  Drop heaping spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 325 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons light or regular mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fat free sour cream
3 tablespoons Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs (panko crumbs can be substituted)
3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 can (6 1/2 ounces) crabmeat (or 1 cup fresh crabmeat), rinsed and drained well
Dash or two Tabasco
Black pepper to taste
18 medium sized mushrooms, stems removed

Preparation:

Preheat slow cooker to high heat.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine mayonnaise, fat free sour cream, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and garlic. Fold in the crabmeat. Add Tabasco and black pepper to taste.
Spoon heaping teaspoons full of crab filling into mushroom caps.
Arrange mushroom caps (crab side up) in the bottom of the preheated slow cooker. Add cover and cook on HIGH for about 2 hours. Reduce heat to LOW and serve the crab-stuffed mushrooms from the slow cooker if desired.

Yield:
Makes 9 servings (2 mushrooms per serving)

Nutritional Information:
Per serving: 59 calories, 5 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 2.5 g fat, .6 g saturated fat, 16 mg cholesterol, .5 g fiber, 177 mg sodium. Calories from fat: 38 percent.

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Spinach Squares

Ingredients:

1 egg
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1 cup unbleached or all-purpose flour (whole wheat can be substituted for half of the flour)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp butter or canola margarine, melted
1/3 cup fat-free or light sour cream
8 oz reduced fat Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 10-ounce boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained (gently squeeze excess water with hands)

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a 9x9-inch baking dish with canola cooking spray.
2. Beat egg, egg substitute, milk, flour, salt, baking powder, melted butter, and sour cream in mixing bowl on medium-low speed until smooth batter has formed.
3. Stir in cheese cubes and spinach. Pour into prepared pan, spread evenly with spatula, and bake about 35 minutes. Test center to make sure it isn't runny. Let sit about 10 minutes before serving.
4. Cut the spinach squares after they come out of the oven, then keep them refrigerated. Just eat them cold as a snack or warm what you need in the microwave. These are a low-calorie, higher protein snack with only 17 grams of carbohydrate per serving.

Yield:
9 side servings or snacks

Nutritional Information:
Per serving: 188 calories, 12.5 g protein, 17 g carbohydrate, 8 g fat (4.5 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 525 mg sodium. Calories from fat: 38%.

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1. Granola (or their favorite crunchy cereal) and low-fat, organic yogurt

This is a great snack idea for kids who can't get enough of their favorite cereals. Pack the cereal or granola along in a separate bag with a container of their favorite flavor of yogurt. Kids can have fun mixing and eating the two during snack time and be getting the vitamins and nutrients they need throughout the day to stay healthy and energized. This combination can be used for healthy snacks after school days or on non-school days as well.

2. Ants on a Log

Ants on a log is just a clever title for celery filled with crunchy peanut butter and topped with sweet raisins. Celery and peanut butter is a classic, kid-approved combination that is always a healthy snack parents can agree on for the perfect balance of protein and vitamins. Adding sweet raisins to the top will bring a little more fruit nutrients into your child's diet, while making it a more fun food to eat.

3. Fruit Kabobs

Kids can often be tricked into eating food that is good for them if they are presented in an exciting way. For fun fruit kabobs, you can slice up different fruits into fun shapes that your kids will love. For example, use cookie cutters to make pineapple hearts, apple stars and triangle-shaped melons. You can use dulled kabob sticks that will keep the fruit secure without putting your child at risk for injury. Fruit kabobs are sure to quickly become a favorite with your child. If you're uneasy about the kabob stick, simply put the cut up fruit in a container and your kid will be sure to love it all the same.

4. Whole wheat crackers with cheese, peanut butter or hummus topping

You can find whole wheat crackers from all the most popular cracker brands your kids already love. Whole wheat is better than other types of crackers because it is nutrient dense, protein dense and full of healthy fibers to give your child energy and improve his or her heart health. Let your child choose from a favorite food dip of peanut butter and hummus or apply some sliced cheese. You can't go wrong with this nutritious and delicious snack.

5. Frozen yogurt on a pretzel stick

This snack involves a bit of creativity, but it's sure to be your child's favorite replacement for artificially flavored and sugar-filled popsicles. You can buy popsicle-shaped molds at many stores around the country, or you can simply use an ice cube tray for smaller pops. For the popsicle molds, you simply pour in your child's favorite, organic yogurt and place a sturdy pretzel stick in the middle. The pretzel stick will act as the popsicle stick so your child can have a healthy snack even after the popsicle is gone. Leave these in the freezer overnight and wake up to healthy snacks for a hot summer's day!

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Reduced fat peanut butter- In my opinion, peanut butter can be put on anything, and the reduced fat tastes even better than regular peanut butter. Spread it on whole wheat toast, a piece of celery, or any other healthy snack you may have around the house. Even making the switch from regular peanut butter to reduced fat will make a difference, regardless of the nutritional value of what you pair it with.

Salsa- Like peanut butter, salsa can be put on just about anything. Use it as an alternative to creamier dips for chips, and even if the chips aren’t healthy, the snack as a whole will be better for you. You can also use it instead of ranch dip for vegetables or even replace mayonnaise with salsa on a sandwich for a unique low-fat spread.

Bananas- All fruits are great to have around the house, but bananas are most beneficial. Because of their size, they are more filling and will keep you from getting hungry as quickly as you would with a cup of grapes. Freeze them or combine them with your reduced fat peanut butter for a different take on the fruit. They are an easy grab and go snack either way.

Celery- Like fruits, all vegetables are good to have, but celery has the fewest calories of all the vegetables. Many people don’t like the taste on its own, but combined with peanut butter or salsa, the vegetable is much more enjoyable.

Raisins- Snack on raisins on their own or combine with fresh fruit or some reduced fat peanut butter and celery for ants on a log. Raisins alone as well as treats like ants on a log tend to be a hit with children, and are an easy way to get your kids to eat healthy.

Nuts- Peanuts, almonds, pecans, pistachios, and other nuts are nutritious snacks that come in similar form to the beloved potato chip. Open a can of peanuts and you’re ready for a night in, and they also make a great party snack. Combine them with raisins for a delicious trail mix that is always a crowd pleaser.

Dried cereal- A half cup of cereal, especially fiber-conscious brands, is a healthy and filling snack on its own, but combined with nuts, fruits, or raisins it is a snack of which you will never tire. There are endless combinations you can make, so you are never stuck with the same old cereal snack.

Keeping any combination of these foods in your house will help you transition quickly into an easy healthy lifestyle. Before you know it, you’ll bypass the potato chip aisle completely in the grocery store.

Nicole Rodgers has been involved in nutrition for 3 years; she currently contributes to a health insurance blog and explains how eating healthy can impact a family’s budgeting.

With that in mind, I have recently started experimenting with a new vegetable I found called Moringa. Moringa is a plant that has many different nutritional properties and can be prepared in a multitude of ways. Almost every part of the Moringa tree can be eaten, from the bark to the pods, leaves and flowers—and each part of the plant provides all the essential amino acids and many vitamins.

Moringa leaves have more vitamin A than carrots and more calcium than milk (though some of the calcium is in the form of calcium oxalate crystals, which isn’t available to the human body). The leaves are often used to replace spinach in recipes, and it’s no wonder why, because Moringa leaves have more iron than spinach itself does. The leaves of the plant contain more potassium than bananas and more vitamin C than oranges, and the protein level in the Moringa plant is equal to that of milk and eggs.

It’s more common in places like India, where people eat every part of the plant, similar to how Native Americans would eat the entire buffalo. It’s becoming more popular in the United States though, and there are many great recipes that include this super food. Here are a couple different ways to use Moringa as a healthy snack.

The leaves are often used like spinach, but they can also be dried and crushed, creating a type of powder that can be used on top of salads or in soups, sauces and dips. The pods (usually called drumsticks) can be prepared like green beans—but they taste more like asparagus.

One of the easiest snacks though is to take out the seeds from the pods and eat them like you would nuts. Once the seeds are dried, you can roast them, or you can sauté them or eat them raw. If you roast them, they’ll last a lot longer and you can snack on them for some time.

A healthy morning snack is to put about 2-4 teaspoons of Moringa powder in your smoothie. The taste blends really well with berry smoothies (think strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries) rather than with fruits like apricots or oranges.

For a little bit more inspiration, try out these steamed Moringa muffins, where you can either dry out your own leaves to crush into powder, or simply buy the powder itself. The muffins will turn out a bright, vivid green, which is great for enticing kids to be more healthy, plus, who can resist healthy muffins?

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup powdered milk (skim, if you want to be more healthy)
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons Moringa powder
• 2 eggs
• 2 ¼ cups water
• 2 tablespoons vanilla

Directions:

Mix all the dry ingredients before adding in the wet ingredients. Mix until there aren’t any lumps. Pour mixture into a muffin tin, filling the molds ¾ full. Steam (not bake) inside a steamer for 10-12 minutes.

When you find yourself reaching for a snack, keep Moringa in mind as a healthy alternative to store-bought, packaged foods.

Weaning kids from a strict diet of mac n' cheese can be difficult, but it's doable.

Making healthy snacks fun is one way to get kids to eat them. Moorpark mom, Stacie Wheeler, cuts sandwiches into circles and adds raisins for eyes on this happy face.

Making healthy snacks fun is one way to get kids to eat them. Moorpark mom, Stacie Wheeler, cuts sandwiches into circles and adds raisins for eyes on this happy face.

Luckily, my daughter, Kaila, is a pretty good eater most of the time. I’ve tried to prepare her balanced meals and expose her palate to a variety of foods and flavors since she was a baby. Yet when it comes to the dreaded salad (also referred to as “ewww leaves”) or the diabolical broccoli, Kaila’s fork will not go near these healthful greens without a fight.

If most kids had the choice, they would survive off of macaroni and cheese, juice and cookies. How do we get our children to actually like vegetables and healthful foods so that we can help them initiate a healthy lifestyle from a young age? For me it takes a little creativity in the kitchen and a semi-strict food routine.

First of all, I make most of our meals at home. Of course, we partake in take-out or fast food once per week or so; I don’t believe in withholding an occasional Happy Meal from Kaila as a treat, but I like to have control over what ingredients go into her meals and I have that control at home. For the most part, I use a majority of organics, and I steer clear of high fructose corn syrup and MSG.

I’m very adamant that Kaila cannot have a dessert unless she finishes most of her dinner or meal; yet, I don’t force her to clean her plate. This way she understands portion control, and can make an aware decision when she’s full. Often times a “dessert” is a small package of fruit snacks, one or two cookies or a treat she can choose from in an approved treat bucket I keep in the pantry.

Sometimes we moms have to learn to be artists or magicians in the kitchen to get our kids to eat. The simple step of cutting out her sandwich with a round cookie cutter and affixing raisin eyes and drawing a chocolate syrup mouth gets her excited over lunch.

Creating silly names for things also works wonders. Green onions look like “squids” before they’re chopped up, broccoli are “little trees,” and any meat can be called “chicken.”

It may take 15-20 exposures to a new food before a child will try it. Some parents hide the veggies in sauces or bake them into inconspicuous items. I’d rather Kaila eat her vegetables in their recognizable state and create that positive association. But if your child is super picky, and this is the only way to guarantee they receive their proper nutrition, please proceed.

Snacks are limited in our house. If she asks for one I give her the option of two or three she can choose from. Usually that includes a yogurt, an apple or maybe some crackers.

Kaila also loves to help cook and bake with me, and allowing your child into the kitchen can positively affect their relationship with healthy foods.

Most important is being a role model for good nutrition. This allows our children to follow suit and choose healthy food choices—so next time you are in the kitchen with your child, opt for bottled water instead of that soda.
Share some of the ways you get your kids to eat healthy foods. What are your favorite snacks to give them? Tell us in the comments.

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Contrary to popular belief, snacking is actually very beneficial. It helps to refuel your body, maintain blood sugar and energy levels and control your appetite.

Healthy snacking will help your body get the nutrients it needs and help you avoid overeating at meal times.

Indulge in these guilt-free snacks. Remember we encourage an anti-inflammatory, low-glycemic, paleo-style diet for weight loss and wellness. A body must get healthy before it can lose weight.

1. Fruit and Yogurt Parfait.Organic plain yogurt is best. Yogurts with added flavors are higher in sugar. Instead, flavor your yogurt with fruit. Blueberries are an excellent choice as they have a lower glycemic content that will help balance blood glucose and insulin levels.

2. Romaine Lettuce Wrap With Organic Turkey and a Slice of Raw-Milk or Skim Mozzarella Cheese.

Romaine lettuce contains the highest nutritional and fiber content of all lettuce. Turkey is 94% protein which helps you to lose weight by boosting your metabolism and decreasing hunger. Adding raw milk grass-fed cheese not only adds flavor but also adds calcium without any harmful hormones or preservatives. A great source for grass-fed wild meat, game and poultry is at U.S. Wellness Meats.

3. Veggie Sticks With Cottage Cheese Dip. Non-starchy vegetables contain almost eight times the amount of fiber found in whole grains. Fiber is essential for a healthy digestive system. Fat-free organic cottage cheese makes an excellent low calorie snack.

4. Shrimp Cocktail Shrimp is 90% protein. Try dipping it in some cocktail sauce for a low calorie, high protein snack.

5. A Handful of Nuts. Walnuts are the best choice as they're rich in protein and fiber but they also contain a high dose of omega 3 fatty acids (good fats) as compared to other nuts. Healthy fats help lower your risk of disease. Omega-3s are anti-inflammatory, meaning they help prevent inflammatory diseases such as stroke or heart disease. People who are overweight are actually suffering from an inflammatory condition.

6. Celery Sticks and Almond Butter. This is a great combination of protein, monounsaturated fat and energy. Almond butter is a healthier alternative to peanut butter as it contains no added ingredients or preservatives and better fats. (peanuts are a legume not a nut)

7. Deviled Eggs. Eggs are very high in protein which makes them a great snack. My Guacamole Deviled Eggs are a great high-protein healthy snack with good fats.

8. Herring Wraps. Buy a few tinned containers in a few different flavored sauces such as tomato or tangy mustard, herring fillets are high in omega 3 fish oils. Don't but if they are in soybean oil. Try wrapping them in a few leaves of romaine lettuce.

9. Banana Nut Pop. Dip a banana in plain organic yogurt and roll in walnuts or coconut. Freeze. Yummy!

Bananas are a great source of fiber and potassium. They do have a high sugar content so eat in moderation. Coconuts have anti-microbial, anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties and are one of the best sources in the world for MCFA (medium-chain triglyceride fatty acids)

10. Lemon Tuna Avocado Snack. Halve an avocado and scoop out the flesh. Mix with lemon juice and tuna. Serve in the shells. Good protein, good fat.

Avocado's are high in monounsaturated fat and potassium. Tuna is a great source of protein, omega-3 fatty acid and is very nutrient-dense. Protein builds muscle which in turn burns more calories to help you lose weight.

And here's your BONUS snack idea....

*Smoked salmon.

Don't get salmon that's been smothered in brown sugar. Salmon is one of the best sources of protein and healthy fats on earth. Always try to buy wild-caught and not farmed raised (fed grains). http://denverchiropractor.com Dr. Ron Spallone, D.C is a health and wellness expert who practices Ortho-Molecular Medicine, chiropractic and natural sports medicine. He writes around the web. He strives to help people achieve new results with the latest in all-natural science.

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When you get an attack of the munchies it seems like the attraction of the cookie jar or that bag of chips seems incredibly strong, right? What if there is no one around to see you 'cheat' and grab some junk food. Comfort food seems to hold a power over us sometimes and the hungrier you get the less power you have to resist it.

If you are on a new diet or just starting a weight training regimen, your appetite will skyrocket in the beginning sending you foraging in the cabinets to satisfy that ravenous hunger that comes after a strenuous workout.

One strategy is to avoid buying those naughty 'trigger' foods that often send you on a downward spiral. If those forbidden foods are in your house eventually you will eat them. You might be able to exert your will power initially, but you will give in eventually as most of us will. So, what's the alternative? How do we keep from slipping back to this destructive behavior that only ends up adding to our hips and thighs?

A smart solution is to replace those unhealthy snack foods in your house with healthy snack alternatives. But what do those healthy snacks taste like?

Well, Carolyn Hansen, the author of 100 Healthy Raw Snacks And Treats, knows all about this problem. She was determined to find snack recipes that did not include the usual ingredients: sugar, flour, butter, and she has replaced these with healthy substitutes that she could live with as a bodybuilder looking to maintain a healthy diet during her preparations for physique contests. That was some years ago now, and today she is making the recipes she came up with during that period available to anyone who could benefit from being able to grab low-calorie snacks on the run that also taste great.

If you could take a look at some of the pictures of the snacks and treats that she has come up with you would not hesitate to volunteer to be a taste tester in her kitchen. Carolyn shares how you can make cheesecake alternatives that use no dairy but look and taste just as delicious? This is just one of the recipe types that fill her book.

For more information on this mouth-watering topic I recommend you go to her site at 100 Healthy Raw Snacks and Treats, and quickly grab yourself a copy of her recipe book and put your blender to work. Do you know the nice thing about Carolyn's recipes? You don't even need a stove to prepare them - these are all no cook recipes made from natural ingredients that can go right into your mouth! How convenient is that? Healthy snacks that are easy to prepare.

Developed by Kraft Foods, Big Fork, Little Fork is an iPhone/ iPad app that contains:

• Recipes designed to please picky eaters

• Tips, articles and other information about healthy eating habits and nutrition

• Step-by-step how-to videos

• Games to teach kids and parents about the USDA food pyramid and more

It's available in the iTunes store, and it's listed as, "Free for a limited time," and then the price will go to $1.99 for the app.

In the battle to help get your kids to eat a more healthy diet, starting early to expose them to good information that will help them make good food choices is an important step. If you've tried this app, please leave a comment about what how you liked it.

This goes out to my friend Bonnie, who just let me know that she is pregnant with baby number two. Her first child is seven, so it's been awhile since she's been preggers. She battled and worked hard to lose 100 lbs. after her first baby, so she is concerned about weight gain during his pregnancy. I wrote this article to give her some tips and ideas for healthy snacks during pregnancy that will help satisfy those munchies that you feel without packing on a lot of extra weight.

The first thing to do is talk to your doctor about what she recommends that you eat during your pregnancy. If you are already overweight, you want to be careful about calories in, but if you are not overweight, you don't want to become that way from following that ancient, "I'm eating for two," myth. Factor the calorie counts of your snacks in with your daily calories so that you don't have to worry about over eating.

Keeping a food diary or log helps you to keep track of what you are eating each day. Some women develop strange food craving during pregnancy, and the hormonal tsunami that is going on as your baby grows will make your willpower virtually dissolve. So, try to keep those 'trigger' foods such as salty chips, chocolate and ice cream out of the house.

Here are some healthy snack options that will keep pregnant women healthy and fit:

Fresh fruit
Slice up fresh fruit and enjoy dipped in yogurt or just as it is. In the summer, pop some grapes in the freezer and cool down with this yummy snack. Dip slices of apple into a tablespoon of peanut butter, or enjoy a bow of fresh cherries or blueberries for a natural source of vitamins and anti-oxidants.

Yogurt
Yogurt is full of calcium, protein, and the live, active cultures that help digestion which is where the majority of your immune system lives. Try plain, low fat yogurt, and add some fresh fruit.

Greek yogurt is thicker and creamier than traditional yogurt because it is strained three times as opposed to the normal two times. Removing the extra water and whey makes the texture more solid, it's lower in sodium and higher in protein.

One of the downsides of Greek yogurt is that in the straining process, some of the calcium gets removed. Straining off the liquid concentrates the product making it higher in fat and calories, so opt for the non-fat version if you are watching your weight.

Nuts provide protein, calcium and fat, and they help you feel full quickly. Just don't overdo it with the nuts because while they are nutritious, they are high in calories and fat.

Fruit smoothies
Throw some blueberries, sliced banana, mango, or peaches and orange juice into the blender with some ice and whip up a cool, delicious smoothie. Try your own recipes combining your favorite fruits.

Veggies and hummus dip
Slice up some carrots, and celery, sugar snap peas in the pod, or some cucumber slices and dip them into some calcium-rich hummus dip for a light, healthy snack.

Lettuce wraps
Use large leaves of Romaine lettuce to wrap slices of turkey and low fat cheese to make a nutritious, low calorie snack.

Whole grain crackers and low-fat cheese is a nutritious snack, which is full of fiber and calcium from the cheese.

Making healthy food choices, eating frequent, smaller meals spaced throughout the day, getting plenty of excercise and sleep will help you have a healthy, enjoyable pregnancy without worrying about weight gain.