5 Essentials for Healthy Snacking

Andy Lyons

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Recipes by Zoe Singer; Research by Danielle Solari

Stock up on these healthy foods to make countless healthy, portable snacks that are delicious and good for you. Plus, these foods are proven disease fighters, energy boosters, and heart helpers so you can snack your way to better health.

Disease Fighters: Fruits and Veggies

Munch on blueberries, apples, peppers, and spinach, which are linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and certain cancers.

Plus, the potassium, magnesium, and calcium in most fresh produce may help lower blood pressure.

Quick Tip: Buy extra cartons of your favorite seasonal berries, gently wash, and pat dry. Freeze in a zip-top plastic bag. Let the fruit defrost on your counter overnight, and mangia!

Get the monthlong meal plan with healthy recipes using these foods!

Next: Heart Helpers: Dark Chocolate

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anonymous wrote:

what grapes as my choice of fruit... i heard grapes can be sugary and not the best choice when it comes to your fruit serving.

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cs_pb wrote:

Love the quick tip! I dont why I never thought to buy fresh then freeae duh! :D

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