Salty:

Edamame (150 calories) -

¾ cup steamed edamame

good source of folate, which helps lower the risk of cardiovascular disease

Pretzels and cream cheese (100 calories) -

15 mini pretzels with 2 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese

Peanut butter crackers (100 calories) -

3 crackers spread lightly with peanut butter

Pita chips and salsa (150 calories) -

10 baked whole-wheat pita chips and 3 tablespoons salsa

Sweet:

Yogurt (100 calories) -

4-6 ounces nonfat or low-fat yogurt

Blueberries and whipped cream (100 calories) -

1 cup blueberries with 1 tablespoon whipped cream

Blueberries are a good source of antioxidants

Dark Chocolate (100 calories) -

2/3 ounce dark chocolate

Dark Chocolate contains flavonols, which helps lower blood pressure

Pomegranate (100 calories) -

1 fresh pomegranate

Also rich in antioxidants

Salty and Sweet:

Orange and walnuts (150 calories) -

Medium orange, sliced topped with 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Walnuts helps lower LDL cholesterol

Watermelon and feta cheese (150 calories) -

1/2 cup diced watermelon topped with 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Grapes and almonds (150 calories) -

1 cup grapes with 10 almonds

helps lower LDL cholesterol

More Filling Snack ideas:

Popcorn (150 calories) -

2 cups air popped popcorn sprinkled with parmesan cheese

Hummus and cucumbers (150 calories) -

Cut up half large cucumber and combine with 2 tablespoons hummus

High in fiber which helps with digestion and helps lower blood pressure, the hummus is a good source of protein

English muffin pizza (150 calories) -

Whole wheat English muffin with 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce and 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese; then broil

Peanut butter and Jelly (150 calories) -

½ whole grain English muffin with 1 tablespoon peanut butter, and no-sugar-added jelly

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