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Marissa Lippert is a registered dietitian in New York City and knows great food when she tastes it. Voted by Citysearch as one of New York's "Best Nutritionists" for the past three years, Marissa is the founder of Nourish, a nutrition counseling and media communications firm, where she helps individuals live, eat, and cook more healthfully without giving up delicious food.

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Crackers and Peanut Butter

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Healthy and easy snack ideas from registered dietician, Marissa Lippert for when you're on the go or at home.

Spread two to three whole-grain crackers with one tablespoon all-natural peanut butter.

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Cherries and Pecans

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Mix together 1/3 cup each dried cherries and pecans for a healthy (and filling) snack mix.

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Pear and Cheese

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Combine one medium pear (sliced) with one ounce cheddar or gouda cheese for a sweet-and-savory snack.

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Apples and Peanut Butter

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Slice up one medium apple and dip slices into one tablespoon all-natural peanut butter.

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Cottage Cheese and Pineapple

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Mix together four ounces low-fat cottage cheese and 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks.

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Chips and Guacamole

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Snack on one serving whole-grain tortilla chips (about 15) plus two tablespoons guacamole and 1/4 cup salsa.

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Melon, Yogurt, and Honey

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In a small bowl, mix together one cup melon chunks, two tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt, and one teaspoon honey.

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Cheese Popcorn

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Sprinkle three cups all-natural popcorn with garlic salt and one tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese.

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Edamame

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Sprinkle one cup edamame with sea salt for a healthy and filling snack.

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Cheese and Grapes

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For an easy afternoon snack, eat one to two Laughing Cow Wedges or Mini Babybel Light cheese rounds and 1/2 cup grapes.

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Almonds

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A great snack to have on hand at the office or when you're on the go: 100-calorie bags of almonds or trail mix.

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Granola Bar

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Another great snack to have on the go: an all-natural granola bar or fruit-and-nut bar. It's the perfect size for your purse or pocket.

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Tomatos and Mozzarella

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A fitting snack for the foodie bride-to-be is one cup cherry tomatoes and four to five marinated mini mozzarella balls.

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Olives

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Want something different? Munch on 10 to 15 spicy Greek olives.

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Yogurt, Honey, and Nuts

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Make a gourmet snack out of low-fat Greek yogurt mixed with two teaspoons honey and topped with two teaspoons chopped pistachios or walnuts.

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Chips and Hummus

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Spread or dip 10 whole-grain pita chips with 1/4 cup roasted eggplant dip or hummus.

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Almonds and Dark Chocolate

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Want to get your chocolate fix without the guilt? Snack on 10 almonds and one to two squares of dark chocolate (look for 70 percent cocoa or higher).

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Skim Latte

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Yes, you can still have your morning or afternoon latte! Just order a smaller size with skim or soy milk and a sprinkling of cocoa powder or cinnamon on top.

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Skim Mocha

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When you're in dire need of something chocolaty and cool, grab a small iced skim mocha.

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Chocolate-Drizzled Berries

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Drizzle one cup fresh berries with chocolate syrup (or try balsamic vinegar) and top it with two tablespoons whipped cream -- now that's a dessert!

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Ice Cream and Raspberries

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Top 1/2 cup all-natural ice cream or chocolate sorbet with 1/2 cup fresh raspberries.

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    1 of 22 Meet Our Expert
    2 of 22 Crackers and Peanut Butter
    3 of 22 Cherries and Pecans
    4 of 22 Pear and Cheese
    5 of 22 Apples and Peanut Butter
    6 of 22 Cottage Cheese and Pineapple
    7 of 22 Chips and Guacamole
    8 of 22 Melon, Yogurt, and Honey
    9 of 22 Cheese Popcorn
    10 of 22 Edamame
    11 of 22 Cheese and Grapes
    12 of 22 Almonds
    13 of 22 Granola Bar
    14 of 22 Tomatos and Mozzarella
    15 of 22 Olives
    16 of 22 Yogurt, Honey, and Nuts
    17 of 22 Chips and Hummus
    18 of 22 Almonds and Dark Chocolate
    19 of 22 Skim Latte
    20 of 22 Skim Mocha
    21 of 22 Chocolate-Drizzled Berries
    22 of 22 Ice Cream and Raspberries

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