Shape's best snack awards

Snacking can be part of a healthy diet. In fact, having a healthy snack in between meals can help tide you over as well as stabilize your blood sugar. The trick is to choose foods that satisfy, curb whatever cravings you have, and are nutritious and tasty. While your best bets for snacks are fruits, veggies, and other nutrient-dense foods, Shape Magazine has compiled a list of 25 handy snacks that won't derail your diet.

Personally, I don't agree with all of their choices. I'm not a fan of the 100-calorie snack packs. Yes, the calories are controlled, but it's still just junk in a bag. And frankly, most of them don't taste as good as their higher calorie counterparts. I don't know about you, but I'd rather have a smaller quantity and better taste. And I'd prefer to see more items on their list that do more for your health than just curb your hunger.

But if you've got a bad case of the munchies, then Shape's top 25 are for you. The criteria they used for picking the top snacks include less than 200 calories per serving, no trans-fat and low in saturated fat, less than 400 milligrams of sodium, and other nutritional extras (portion control, whole grains, etc.).