The time is here for baseball and some of you are looking forward to spending some time checking out your favorite teams at their baseball stadiums (not me, I've never been to a baseball game, nor do I have a favorite team.)
Even if you're not into baseball, there might be some outdoor activity you are planning on attending that has some pretty unhealthy snacking options.
But you don't have to snack unhealthily!
Of course, the best option is to bring your own snacks, if possible. But of course, that is not always possible, whether it be that you don't have enough time or forget your snacks at home.
This article by Mindy Hermann gives you some suggestions for how to make the unhealthy snacks less unhealthy by pairing them with healthier options.
http://health.msn.com/weight-loss/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100257128
For example, you can get a hot dog-and bun-with a dollop of ketchup and mustard, and a seltzer for 400 calories.
The snack that impressed me most was the nachos and beer! Not so fast- you can't have as much nachos and beer as you'd like. But you can have nine chips (if they're thin-130 calories), 2 ounces of cheese 120 calories, and a 12-ounce beer (150 calories).
My personal favorite outdoor snack is a soft pretzel, which isn't on this list unfortunately.
posted @ Tuesday, April 20, 2010 3:03 PM