But you do need to watch out because sometimes lower fat does not mean lower calorie. The best way to eat any kind of snack is in moderation, of course. To do that, Noble says to moderate your portion size putting some of the food onto a plate or in a bowl rather than eating right out of the bag or box. Like snacks, there are a wide variety of choices down the bread aisle and it's not always easy finding the healthiest loaf. Not all brown breads, for example, are packed with fiber and whole-wheat flour.
Labels are also a shopper's best resource when buying dairy products.
Dairy that is lower in fat or fat-free is also generally lower in calories, but the nutritional value remains the same. It's best to try a variety of lower fat products since many brands differ in taste and texture to find out which one you prefer. The only obstacle you may face down the dairy aisle is deciding between butter and margarine. But in the quest for a healthy diet in 2001, remember you do not have to eliminate any of your favorite foods from your grocery cart even if they may not be full of nutritional benefits. The easiest ways to maintain a healthy diet is balance less-nutritional foods with food that have a variety of health benefits.