Snack Right

For healthy snacks, think “outside the bag” -- that is, out with foods that are sold as snacks in all those cute packages and bags. Snacks that are high in refined carbohydrates, such as pretzels, crackers, cookies and chips, all of which are often high in sodium and fat and low in fiber, do not make the healthiest snacks. This is especially important if you are trying to watch your weight, lower ...