Snacks are an important piece of the healthy eating puzzle. Not only do they balance your blood sugar and metabolism, they also supply important vitamins and minerals that can be difficult to get in just three meals a day. 
When planning your snacks, it's a good idea to keep them small (between 100-150 calories). Remember, it's a mini-meal, so you don't want to feel stuffed, just satisfied. Here are ten energizing snacks to try out:
Snack #1
5 Kashi Heart to Heart Crackers
¼ cup low-fat cottage cheese
Snack #2
½ large banana
1 Tbsp. peanut butter
Snack #3
1 hard-boiled egg
1 small orange
Snack #4
1 Kashi Honey Almond Flax bar
8 oz. water
Snack #5
2 Tbsp. guacamole
½ oz. Tostitos Simply Natural Blue Corn Tortilla Chips
Snack #6
1 cup cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper slices
¼ cup hummus
Snack #7
1 slice whole grain bread
½ Tbsp. almond butter
Snack #8
8 oz. low sodium V8 Juice
1 string cheese
Snack #9
1 small apple
1 small handful of almonds
Snack #10
4 oz. plain Greek yogurt
½ cup blueberries