Dietitian's Corner

Finals week is coming up soon!  Instead of loading up on tons of caffeine and sugary foods, try some of these deliciously energizing, stress-less snack ideas:

Top a banana with low-fat vanilla and strawberry frozen yogurt.  Sprinkle with your favorite whole-grain cereal.

Sprinkle grated Parmesan Cheese on natural popcorn.

Layer a parfait with vanilla yogurt, mandarin oranges, strawberries and blueberries, then top with granola.

Break a graham cracker into small pieces.  Add low-fat chocolate pudding with miniature marshmallows.

Create a trail mix with your favorite dried fruit, nuts and whole-grain cereal.

Try veggies in hummus or a low-fat sour cream dip.

String cheese with a handful of pretzels.

Adapted from the American Dietetic Association.