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Eating Out Smart: Snack Foods

Last Updated: October 28, 2009

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Snacks and dessert foods tend to be high in sugar, fat, and calories. You can choose healthy snacks by following these tips:

  • Ask for a milkshake made with skim or 1% milk. This is lower in fat and will provide you with calcium.
  • Try diet sodas or unsweetened tea instead of regular sodas, which are high in sugar.
  • Eat fruit for dessert.
  • Try sherbet, low-fat frozen yogurt, or fruit ices.
  • Have a cup of coffee or tea instead of a dessert.
  • Share a rich dessert, such as a pie, cake, or pastry, with some friends.
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