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hey there If you're like me finding a
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tasty snack that doesn't leave you with
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a sugar rush and then a crash can be a
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real challenge Especially as we get
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older watching our sugar intake becomes
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even more important But guess what
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snacking doesn't have to be bland or
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boring Today I'm sharing my top low
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sugar snack ideas that are perfect for
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seniors Let's jump in First up one of my
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favorites Greek yogurt with berries Now
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make sure to go for plain Greek yogurt
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The flavored ones can sneak in a
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surprising amount of sugar Just add a
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handful of fresh blueberries or
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strawberries on top It's creamy a little
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tart and just sweet enough thanks to the
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berry's natural sugars Next let's talk
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about nuts Almonds walnuts and pecans
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are awesome choices They're packed with
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healthy fats and protein so you'll feel
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full longer Just watch your portions A
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small handful is perfect If you're
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looking for a little more flavor try
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lightly toasting them with a sprinkle of
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cinnamon Another great snack veggies and
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hummus I love slicing up bell peppers
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cucumbers or carrots and dipping them in
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a good creamy hummus It's crunchy
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satisfying and completely guilt-free
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since there's barely any sugar involved
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If you've got a sweet tooth try apple
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slices with a bit of almond or peanut
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butter Go easy on the nut butter and
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make sure it doesn't have added sugar
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This combo gives you fiber protein and
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just enough sweetness to hit the spot
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Now here's a pro tip Cottage cheese with
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sliced peaches or pineapple Look for the
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canned fruit that's packed in its own
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juice not syrup Or better yet use fresh
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fruit Cottage cheese is rich in protein
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and calcium Great for bone health and
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the fruit adds a refreshing twist Need
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something quick string cheese or a
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hard-boiled egg makes a great grabandgo
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snack Both are low in sugar and high in
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protein which keeps hunger at bay And if
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you're feeling adventurous try making
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your own trail mix Toss together
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unsalted nuts pumpkin seeds and a few
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dried cranberries or raisins Just
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remember dried fruit is concentrated
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sugar so keep it to a minimum The best
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part these snacks are super easy to
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prepare and you can mix and match to
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keep things interesting Eating healthy
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doesn't have to be complicated and it
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definitely shouldn't be boring So next
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time you feel a snack attack coming on
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reach for one of these low sugar options
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Your body and your taste buds will thank
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you Thanks for watching and if you've
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got a favorite healthy snack let me know
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in the comments below Take care and
