With the holidays quickly approaching, our schedules are getting busy, busy, busy! Whether you are going from class straight to the gym or working long days and always find yourself in the drive- thru grabbing a quick snack, there are some healthy alternatives to consider. Health experts recommend snacks be kept under 100 calories. You can keep these snacks in your backpack or even in the car and get your fix without packing on the calories.

Snack Pack

I’m drooling just thinking about my 60 calorie chocolate pudding! The latest flavor from JELL-O is Boston Cream Pie. YUM!

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Sunflower Seeds

I always keep a pack of these little guys in my car for salt cravings and when I’m not hungry but want to eat something. They keep your mouth busy. Health benefits include Vitamin E, magnesium and selenium. Try the ranch flavor for a little zest!

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100 Calorie Packs

These mini bags of popular treats like Wheat Thins, Oreos and Twinkies aren’t necessarily the healthiest alternative, but they are still low in calories and fat. (And better than eating a sleeve of Oreos!) Mini chocolate, strawberry and carrot cupcakes from Hostess have just 3 grams of fat and 100 calories. Say goodbye to your sweet tooth!

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Fruits & Veggies

Duh! We all know they fill us up and are easy grab-and-go foods. Celery with peanut butter or cream cheese is one of my favorites. Apples, oranges, bananas, carrots, soy beans, bell peppers…and the list goes on. Here’s a quick tip; when you get home from the store, slice up your bell pepper or celery stalk and put them in little baggies. Then they are ready to go when you are.

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-Alexxa