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How can you snack smart? Be choosy!
Pick a variety of foods from these groups:
Fresh fruits and raw vegetables
berries
oranges
grapefruit
melons
pineapple
pears
tangerines
broccoli
celery
carrots
cucumbers
tomatoes
unsweetened fruit and vegetable juices
canned fruits in natural juices
Grains
bread
plain bagels
unsweetened cereals
unbuttered popcorn
tortilla chips (baked, not fried)
pretzels (low-salt)
pasta
plain crackers
Milk and dairy products
low or non-fat milk
low or non-fat yogurt
low or non-fat cheeses
low or non-fat cottage cheese
Meat, nuts and seeds
chicken
turkey
sliced meats
pumpkin seeds
sunflower seeds
nuts
Others
(these snacks combine foods from the different groups)
pizza
tacos
Remember to
choose sugary foods less often
avoid sweets between meals
eat a variety of low or non-fat foods from the basic groups
brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste after snacks and meals
Reprinted with the permission of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Health.
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