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The seventh Healthy Habits challenge: Fear not these fats: learn how to add heart-healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fats to your diet.

12 Healthy Snacks

Improve mood, boost energy, and satisfy cravings with these healthy snacks recommended by our registered dietitians.

Yogurt
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yogurt

Eating a snack with protein rather than just carbs can help curb hunger, keeping daily calories in check. Good options include an ounce of nuts or a small low-fat yogurt.

Mood-Boosting Snack: 8 ounces of low-fat plain yogurt (140 calories)

Benefits: Several studies link vitamin B12 deficiency to depression. While it's not an antidepressant, B12-rich low-fat yogurt might help lift a bad mood, and its live bacteria are your friends.


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