Building a Healthy Snack Handout

This handout helps answer one of the most frequently asked questions I receive as a dietitian: “What is a good snack idea?” Intended for all audiences, this handout provides a list of nutritious foods that can be paired together to create a complete and satisfying snack to promote sustained energy levels between meals. This is perfect for individuals who often reach for highly processed snack options poor in nutritional value, those who simply need more snack ideas, or those who may be traveling or on the road and need access to more portable options. It also also contains the following features:

• “Mix and match” layout to create a complete snack that corresponds to personal preferences, goals, and access to certain foods.
• Provides a list of both portable/shelf-stable & refrigerated options
• Example high protein snack combinations listed in chronological order
• Links to other healthy snack ideas, including high protein options