Smart low-calorie snacks to stop cravings

LOS ANGELES The first thing is to identify what you are really looking for, and then go for the lowest /*calorie*/ choice possible that still makes your tongue and tummy happy.

For sweet, the following are all under 100 calories:

  • 12 animal crackers
  • 3 Hershey's kisses
  • 40 sugar-free jelly beans
  • 2 cups of bright red strawberries
  • 25 grapes

If salt is your sin, look for food that seems salty but are pretty low on the sodium totem pole - under 480 milligrams per serving is the rule.

These include:

  • 25 Goldfish Crackers
  • 15 Snyder fat-free mini pretzels
  • 10 low-salt almonds
  • 1/4 cup shelled edamame
  • Mini bag of popcorn

Maybe creamy is what your body is calling for. Look for a cup of low-fat cocoa, cool low-fat Fudgsicle or five creamy cheese bites might satisfy.

You can also combine foods to meet your munchie requirements, like a packet of oatmeal with a teaspoon of jam preserves is both creamy and sweet. Crisp veggies with Goddess dressing gets you creamy and crunchy. A Snack Pack pudding with crushed cookie gives you creamy, crunchy and sweet - a tripe treat.

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