When you open up a box of crackers or cookies, it's hard to eat just one. By the time you become aware of how many you've wolfed down, half of the package is gone and you've consumed enough calories for a total meal... or two. Take Oreos - just one cookie will cost you 55 calories. Do the math, and you'll realize that five cookies will set you back a whopping 275 calories. {relatedarticles} By now, it's no secret that most people do struggle with portion control and don't know when to say when. That's why sensible, 100-calorie snacking has become the latest craze. Peruse the snack shelves of your local supermarket, and you'll see that your favorite manufacturers have done some serious downsizing - in a good way. All of the snacks you love are available for just 100 calories including Chips Ahoy, Oreos, Wheat Thins, Peanut Butter Cookie Crisps, Cheese Nips and more. These pre-packaged snacks come in individual sizes, making it easy to fight temptation.
For the snack lover in you, we've got even better news. You can go even lower. Sugar-Free Jell-O is just 10 calories. Granola bars come in at 90 calories, while mozzarella string cheese is just 80 calories. {relatedarticles}And there's no substitute for a satisfying cup of nonfat yogurt that is 80 calories and just the perfect amount of sweet to quell your cravings. For another snack that goes down smooth, invest in a cup of goodness, as in sugar-free pudding cups that are 60 calories. Before you reach for a snack, remember that there are plenty of low-calorie, low-fat snacks at your fingertips. It's up to you to get smart and choose the light ones.
