Eat Healthier: Try This Instead of That

By: Jasmine King

Are you trying to develop better eating habits, but cannot stay away from those high-calorie,tasty snacks? Here are some healthier alternatives to lower your calorie intake.  Remember, portion sizes matter, so you want the most bang for your caloric buck.

Instead of:

Quaker Big Chewy Chocolate Chip with Dark Chocolate Drizzle Granola Bar

1. 180 calories (1 bar)

Try this:

Nature Valley Oats n’ Dark Chocolate Granola Bars

1. 90 calories (1 bar)

Instead of:

Pretzel Crisps Original

1. 110 Calories (11 pretzels)

Try this:

Rold Gold Original Pretzel Thins

1. 120 calories (about 14 pretzels)

Instead of:

Orville Redenbacher’s Smartpop! Butter Popcorn

1. 120 calories per serving

Try this:

Smart Balance Smart Movie Style Microwave Popcorn

1. 170 calories (unpopped)/35 calories (popped)

Instead of:

Lance Toast Chee Peanut Butter Crackers

1. 210 Calories (1 package)

Try this:

Ritz Crackerfuls Peanut Butter

1. 140 calories (1 package)

Instead of:

Planters Trail Mix Nut & Chocolate

1. Serving size: 28g 150 calories per serving

Try this:

Chex Mix Trail Mix Sweet & Salty

1. Serving size: 35g 150 calories per serving