That's Fit

If you're trying to lose weight or just watch what you eat so to maintain a healthy weight, then you might think you have to keep snacking to a minimum. Snacking is actually a great way to get extra servings of fruits and vegetables into your diet, and can also help keep you satisfied so that you don't overeat at meal times. Smart snacking avoids foods that are high in sugar or fat. Instead, reach for high-quality foods that have a little protein to satisfy that hunger. Here's a list of a few handy snacks, all containing less than 100 calories. One of my favorite (not on the list) is popcorn (popped in a pan) with a dash of sea salt. What other low-calorie, nutritious snacks can you add to this list?

Depending on where your family lives and how you celebrate the holidays, you might find yourself on a few planes over the next several weeks. So not only do you have to manage your diet around all the obnoxious holiday goodies, but around airline meals and snacks in between. Thankfully, there are not only more choices but more health-conscious options onboard most flights than ever before. This website does a nice job of breaking down the nutritional information for several of the major airlines' food offerings, complete with "best bet" categories and "exercise equivalent" scores, for how long it will take to walk off the calories of a specific snack.

Of the airlines surveyed, which came out on top? United Airlines offers both the most variety and the healthiest options. For example, its "Snack Pack" is both trans-fat-free and vegetarian-friendly.

It's been a long time since I've had to fly anywhere, but looking at some of these menu items I'm impressed! For some carriers anyway, the stereotypical "airline food" seems to be turning into a thing of the past.