Most Americans are getting too much sugar, and that’s partly because sugar finds its way into even the healthiest-sounding foods.
Many packaged snacks contain surprising amounts of added sugars. It’s usually listed on nutrition labels with less obvious terms, including:
That 1-ounce granola bar over there?
Today, the average American consumes
You might recognize celebrity nutritionist and registered dietitian Keri Glassman of Nutritious Life from her appearances on TV shows like “The View,” “The Talk,” and “The Today Show.” Keri takes a “whole person” approach to wellness. A big part of that comes down to what you put in your body.
She’s come up with some snack ideas without added sugars that are more satisfying and nutritious than whatever’s in your snack drawer. Try them!
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup frozen berries
- 1 tbsp. ground flax seed
Directions
- Mix all ingredients together, and enjoy!
Notable nutrients
- calcium, protein, and vitamin A from the ricotta cheese
- vitamin C from a wide variety of frozen berries
- omega-3 fatty acids from the flax seed
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. almond butter
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 apple, sliced
Directions
- Combine almond butter and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Dip apple in nut butter, and enjoy!
Notable nutrients
- magnesium, manganese, and protein from the almond butter
- fiber and vitamin C from the apple
Ingredients
- 2 oz. fresh turkey
- 1 tbsp. hummus
- 1 tbsp. olives, chopped
- 1 large leaf romaine lettuce
Directions
Notable nutrients
- protein and vitamin B-6 from the turkey
- vitamin A and vitamin K from the romaine lettuce
Ingredients
- 1/3 avocado, mashed
- 1 slice sprouted grain bread, toasted
- 3 slices peach
- 1 tsp. hemp seeds
Directions
- Top warm toast with avocado and slices of peach.
- Sprinkle with hemp seeds, and enjoy!
Notable nutrients
- fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin K from the avocado
- iron, fiber, and protein from the sprouted grain bread
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. matcha powder
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup blueberries
- 1 tbsp. chopped pecans
Directions
- Stir matcha powder into yogurt until well combined.
- Top with blueberries and pecans, and enjoy!
Notable nutrients
- fiber, manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin K from the blueberries
- protein and vitamin D from the Greek yogurt
- manganese from the pecans
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. fresh guacamole
- 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
- 1/3 cup radishes
- 1/3 cup grape tomatoes
Directions
- Use guacamole for dipping veggies, and enjoy!
Notable nutrients
- fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin K from the guacamole
- vitamin A and vitamin K from the carrots
- vitamin C from the radishes
- vitamin A and vitamin C from the grape tomatoes
