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Eating for Life

Healthy snack ideas

Teens need help making healthy lifestyle choices in a super-carbonated, fast-food world

Updated: 2008-03-19T17:41:19Z

By Jill Wendholt Silva

The Kansas City Star

  • Peanut butter crackers made with whole-grain crackers
  • Cereal parfait - nonfat yogurt, fruit and whole grain cereal in a cup
  • Tuna or salmon on toast - use low-fat mayo and whole-wheat bread
  • Low-sodium vegetable juice
  • Raw vegetables with low-calorie dip
  • Smoothie - use skim milk and add wheat germ for extra fiber
  • Baked sweet potato - heat one in the microwave and top with reduced-calorie pancake syrup

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