Ashland University Dietetics Program News: Healthy Snacking for Adults and Teens

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Healthy Snacking for Adults and Teens

Many of us enjoy snacking but, choosing a healthy and satisfying snack can be difficult. Here are a few tips to choosing a healthy snack and few options as well.

1. Snack only when you are hungry.

2. Keep portion control in mind. If it is a multiple serving pack take out one serving to avoid over eating.

3. Plan snacks ahead of time.

Healthy Snack Options

1. One tablespoon of peanut butter spread on a medium sliced apple

2. One 4-ounce fat-free, ready-to-eat vanilla pudding with ½ cup fresh fruit and 5 vanilla wafers

3. Fruit smoothie: Blend 1 cup fat-free milk, ½ cup frozen strawberries and ½ banana

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Managing Food Allergies

Have you or a family member been diagnosed with a food allergy? Or perhaps you have a guest visiting your home with a food allergy? One important step to remember in managing food allergies is to avoid cross-contact.

Cross-contact occurs when one food comes into contact with another food and their proteins mix. As a result, each food then contains small amounts of the other food that are often invisible to us. Even a trace of food on a spoon or spatula that is invisible to us can cause an allergic reaction.

When cooking allergen-free meals, use utensils and pans that have been thoroughly washed with soap and water. If cooking several foods at the same time, cook the allergen-free meal first, then keep it covered and away from any splatter caused by other foods that are cooking. If you have handled an allergy-causing food, wash your hands with soap and warm water before serving the allergen-free meal.

For more information on separating foods, visit www.homefoodsafety.org. To learn more about managing food allergies, visit The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network or consult a registered dietitian.

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