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  • Best sources of calcium will be dairy products, dried beans and legumes, and dark leafy greens. Almonds do contain some calcium as well, but not necessarily a calcium "rich" source. Except leafy greens and almonds or fortified unsweetened almond milk, most will sources will contain carb, natural or processed sugar. As for…
    in How to increase iron and calcium, but not carbs or sugars? Comment by NutritionNut January 2015
  • My personal favorite is a play on strawberry shortcake....graham cracker with whipped cream cheese topped with sliced strawberries! Maybe even whole wheat crackers and low fat cheese slices, low fat cottage cheese with berries, homemade kale chips or fruit/nut mixes. I've even sliced up a banana, drizzled with honey and…
    in Need healthy snack ideas! Comment by NutritionNut January 2015
  • Try a snack that combines both a carb and a protein. Ex. Apple and PB, whole wheat crackers and low-fat cheese, low-fat cottage cheese with sliced strawberries or fruit of choice, etc. Managing portion of course! Try not to have a snack that will quickly spike your blood sugar (of course pickles aren't likely to do this).…
    in Popcorn and Pickles Comment by NutritionNut January 2015
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