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Nutritious Snack Ideas

Protein
1 Hard Boiled Egg + 2-3 Whole Grain Crackers
Carrots or Celery Sticks + 3 Tablespoons of Hummus
1 oz of Turkey Jerky
0.6 Ounces of Almonds
0.6 Ounces of Peanuts
Celery Sticks + Peanut Butter or Almond Butter
1 Baked or Grilled Chicken Leg
Sliced Apples + Peanut Butter or Almond Butter
Dairy
6 Ounces of Non-Fat Yogurt; try plain yogurt and add some fruit or ½- 1 teaspoon of jam or honey
1 String Cheese Stick
½ a Cup of Non-Fat Cottage Cheese + Fruit
½ a Cup of Non-Fat Cottage Cheese + Chopped Cucumber
8 Ounces of Non-Fat Milk or 4 Ounces + a Graham Cracker
Grains
2 Graham Crackers( Rectangles)
10 Tortilla Chips
10 Small Cheese Crackers
1 Slice of Whole Grain Bread
2 Cups of Plain Air Popped Popcorn( Sprinkle with paprika or 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese)
1 Rice Cake + 1 Teaspoon of Jam or Peanut Butter
2-3 Whole Grain Crackers + 1 Teaspoon of Jam or Peanut Butter
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