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Strategic Snacking

...to keep hunger at bay

5 strawberries + 1 cup low-fat yogurt
Raw baby carrots + 1 oz hummus
1 oz dates + 1 oz almonds
1 apple + 1 tbsp peanuts butter + 1 cup 1% milk
2 oz trail mix + 1 cup low-fat chocolate milk
Celery Sticks + cream cheese
Whole-wheat tortilla + 2 slices turkey breast + 1 slice swiss cheese
1 pear + 1 stick of low-fat string cheese
1 cup berries + 1 oz hard cheese

Foods To Make Muscles Pop

Again from MH's 2010 Nutrition Guide

Almonds (and other nuts): builds muscle, fights cravings, burns flab. Toss a handful on salads.
Beans (and other legumes): builds muscle, burns fat. Handful on salads. Rinse first.
Spinach (and other green vegetables): exploding with vital nutrients. Salad or in sandwich.
Dairy: strengthens bones, fires up weight loss.
Oatmeal: increases energy, boosts stamina, reduces cholesterol, maintains blood-sugar levels.
Eggs: build muscle, burn fat.
Turkey: builds muscle, strengthens immune system.
Peanut Butter: builds muscle, burns fat.
Olive Oil: lowers cholesterol, boosts immune system
Whole Grains: fight cancer, promote weight loss, fight heart disease, lower blood pressure.
Whey: builds muscle, burns fat
Raspberries: fight cancer, help promote weight loss, fight heart disease.

The Ultimate Salad

The Ultimate Salad... saw this on Men's Health 2010 Nutrition Guide. Picture is unrelated... other than being a salad.

• Broccoli (three spears) • Spinach (one cup)• Red Kidney Beans (1/4 cup)• Yellow Bell Peppers (four strips)• Swiss Cheese (four cubes)• Carrots (1/4 cup)• Extra-virgin Olive Oil and Vinegar (one tablespoon)• Almonds (tablespoon)• Cherry Tomatoes (4) • Sunflower Seeds (one tablespoon)• Chunk Light Tuna (3-ounce serving)• Red-Leaf Lettuce (four leaves)

Nutritional Info: Calories: 618 • Protein: 41 grams • Carbohydrates: 35 grams (14 grams fiber) • Fat: 37 grams (6 grams saturated) • Sodium: 178 milligrams