Snack Smarter With These 9 Foods

Toss out your potato chips and candy bars and reach for snacks that taste great and won’t weigh you down. 

Get on the path to smarter snacking with these 9 tasty snacks recommended by your local Los Angeles colonoscopy specialist, Dr. Berookim.

Kashi’s TLC Chewy and Crunchy Granola Bars

While some granola bars are heavily processed and are just as sugary as candy bars, this granola bar by Kashi offers four grams of fiber and is made of simple and healthy ingredients.

Wholly Guacamole

Whether it is their 100 calorie snack packs or the family size tube in your fridge, Wholly Guacamole is delicious and made with avocado, onion, jalapeño puree, garlic, and salt.

Almonds

The perfect protein filled snack, almonds will fill you up with healthy fats, minerals, and antioxidants.  They also help prevent heart disease and diabetes.

Hummus

A delectable Mediterranean treat, hummus is filled with iron, folate, fiber, and variety of other essential nutrients.  Give this chickpea dip a go with some crunchy carrot sticks or healthy pita chips.

Justin’s Peanut Butter

Justin’s peanut butter and other natural peanut butter brands will give you vitamin E, iron, and protein without the trans fats or palm oils that many regular brands contain.  Protect your heart and reach for a natural peanut butter option.

Greek Yogurt

Did you know that Greek yogurt has more protein than regular yogurt?  Pick up a cup of Greek yogurt when you’re in the mood for a sweet and creamy snack.

Dark Chocolate

Milk chocolate is filled with sugar and dairy; however, dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants and will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Fig Newtons

100% Whole Gran Fig Newtons are a great choice when you’re craving a cookie but don’t want the guilt that comes along with one. 

Newman’s Own Pop’s Corn

This microwave popcorn is organic and 94% fat-free.  Pop a bag of Newman’s Own Pop’s Corn for a healthy snack that will fill you up.

Stay healthy, happy and snack on!

About Gi Doctor

Dr. Peyton Berookim is a Los Angeles Colonoscopy specialist dedicated to providing five-star service to all of his patients. To learn more about healthy eating, follow him on Facebook and Twitter.