Shape Magazine
Shape's Healthy Snack Awards 2009
100 CALORIES OR LESS
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Lindsay Garlic
Seasoned Olives (63 calories, 6 g fat per 1 oz. can) "Eating these is a healthier way to satisfy my salt cravings than downing a bag of chips," said one tester. The pitted black olives are high in oleic acid, a type of monounsaturated fat that may lower cholesterol and help you feel fuller. ($3 for 4) |
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Smashies
Applesauce
Snappy Apple (50 calories, 0 g fat per 3 oz. pouch) Made from a blend of organic apples (with no added sugar), this tangy treat is portable. Just pull it out of your gym tote, twist off the lid, and squeeze. One tester said, "Tastes like the stuff my mom makes." ($1 each) |
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Popchips Salt &
Pepper (100 calories, 3 g fat per 1 oz. bag) They're not baked or fried—these potato crisps are "popped." The result: an ultra-crunchy snack with 50 percent less fat than regular chips. One tester said, "I'd definitely put these on my picnic menu." ($1 each) |
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Garden Lites
Zucchini
Portabella (70 calories, 3 g fat per 7 oz. box) This saucy, veggie-packed snack serves up 20 percent of the vitamin C you need in a day. One tester noted, "It looked and tasted like pasta, so I felt like I was splurging on a carb-rich dish." ($4 each) |
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Nesquik
Chocolate Milk (100 calories, 2 g fat per 8 oz. bottle) Break out the bendy straw! Sweetened with sucralose, each bottle provides a third of your daily calcium. One panelist said, "I liked this so much I started drinking it as an afternoon pick-me-up—just like I did after school as a kid." ($5 for 4) |
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As a registered dietitian, I agree that four of your snack guidelines are appropriate but I am puzzled as to why high fructose corn syrup was singled out. HFCS and sugar have the same number of calories, nearly equal amounts of fructose and glucose and the body cannot tell the difference. Several published studies have shown that there is no difference in the way the body handles or reacts to fructose and glucose from HFCS vs. sugar nor can either be singled out as a cause of weight gain or health problems. Moderation in all sweeteners is the key. Neva Cochran, MS, RD, LD
Neva - I understand that moderation is key but per Dr. Oz "The problem is that HCFS inhibits leptin secretion, so you never get the message that you’re full. And it never shuts off gherin, so, even though you have food in your stomach, you constantly get the message that you’re hungry." Obviously there are lots of arguments about the topic so I just say swear it off altogether since so many crappy foods are loaded with the stuff.
In the quote you reference, Dr. Oz confuses research on “fructose” with “high fructose corn syrup”. Unfortunately this is fairly common. “High fructose corn syrup” is a bit of a misnomer, as it is actually not significantly higher in fructose than regular table sugar. The American Medical Association did a thorough review of the research and concluded last year that, "Because the composition of HFCS and sucrose are so similar, particularly on absorption by the body, it appears unlikely that HFCS contributes more to obesity or other conditions than sucrose [table sugar]." You can find all the scientific citations here, http://www.sweetsurprise.com/science-and-research
The foods from the 2009 Snack Awards are delicious, I've nearly tried them all. I always eat a Jell-O With Antioxidants Raspberry Goji after dinner to satisfy my sweet tooth-without the guilt! The Kozy Shack Ready Grains are also amazing! I have them every morning for breakfast. They have a home-cooked taste and are very filling! Def some great recommendations here!!
Thank you for these great top snacks to eat with low calories. I love to watch Dr. Oz when he is on the Oprah show or any other show for that matter.
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