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following table gives you some ideas for healthy
snack foods and drinks. These can be eaten more
often, according to the Healthy Diet Pyramid guidelines.
They will help you achieve a balanced diet when
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Beverages
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Water
or Tea
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Natural drink
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Replenish
lost fluid
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Help
to excrete waste
Low-fat,
Skim milk or non-sweetened soybean milk
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Grain
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Plain
biscuit sticks & biscuits, low sugar breakfast
cereals, whole-wheat bread
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Rich in carbohydrates, good source of
energy
- Whole
wheat snacks have more fiber and are better
snacks because fiber can make you feel
full and can help prevent constipation
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Vegetables
and Fruit
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Fresh
vegetables & Fruits (e.g. tomatoes, cucumbers,
carrots, corn, apples and bananas)
- High
in fiber
- Rich
in vitamins A, B & C
- Enhance
immunity
- Prevent
constipation
- Lower
risk of some cancers
- Tasty,
refreshing
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Nuts,
Seeds, Legumes
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Non-sweetened
raisins, no-salt, no-oil added peanuts,
nuts or almonds, nut butter
- Low
in sugar or salt content
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Good source of fiber, minerals, and vitamins
- Tasty
and filling
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Milk,
Dairy, Egg and Soy
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Low
fat yogurt, cheese, low sugar tofu far,
boiled egg or tea egg
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Low fat foods can control your blood lipid
level and are good forheart health
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Rich in protein and filling
- Dairy
products help you meet your calcium needs
and deposit calcium for stronger bones
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