Healthy Snacks: High Protein, Low Carb & Guilt-Free Ideas

Healthy snacks are essential for managing blood sugar and beating cravings. From high-protein options for diabetics to low-sodium beef jerky, discover nutritious pick-me-ups that won't derail your diet during meetings or holidays.

Healthy Low-Fat Snacks

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Maura Wolf

Snacks are an important part of a healthy diet for children, teens and adults. Choosing healthy snacks can be helpful if you are trying to manage your weight, lessen hunger between meals and boost energy. Small, low-fat snacks, eaten throughout the day, may reduce cravings, hunger and impulsive eating.

Maura Wolf's published online articles focus on women, children, parenting, non-traditional families, companion animals and mental health. A licensed psychotherapist since 2000, Wolf counsels individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, body image, parenting, aging and LGBTQ issues. Wolf has two Master of Arts degrees: in English, from San Francisco State University and in clinical psychology, from New College.