Celebrate the New You For the New Year

(NewsUSA) - Millions of Americans wake up each Jan. 1 and promise themselves this will be "The Year of the New Me!" On this day, there is typically a resounding appeal to do away with bad habits and "get on the ball."

For those who are resolving to better manage their weight, maintaining a fit lifestyle is as easy as making smart food choices and being physically active.

When it comes to eating habits, many people have a good sense of what to prepare for nutritious meals, but what about snacks? Follow these tips on how to get the satisfaction of eating a snack, while making smart choices that fit into your weight-management journey:

* Emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free or low-fat milk products in your daily intake. For example, try dipping toasted whole-wheat pita into hummus instead of potato chips.

* Include lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts. Carry around a sandwich bag filled with mixed berries and nuts instead of paying a visit to the vending machine.

* Be aware of correct portion size to control overeating. Weight Watchers snack cakes and muffins are satisfying portion-controlled sweet baked goods that are convenient for on-the-go lifestyles.

* Choose foods that are low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt and added sugars. Baby carrots, for example, are a delicious alternative.

* Utilize the nutrition label on product packaging to make smart food choices quickly and easily.

From providing extra energy and nutrients to helping stave off hunger that may lead to overeating, snacking can be beneficial in a variety of ways. So remember: To create a "new you" for the New Year and still get the satisfaction of eating snacks, be sure to make sensible food choices.

For more information, visit www.weightwatchers.com/snackcakes, www.weightwatchers.com/muffins or www.dawnfoods.com.

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