SMART SNACKING

With the holidays coming up, it's a good time to start thinking about being careful with the calorie intake...www.iVillage.com has some great snack swaps:

Smart eating is all about making better choices—not about going hungry. So, what do you do when you're on a Sunday afternoon shopping excursion and your boyfriend suddenly gets an ice cream craving? Know your options! Chains everywhere are offering low-fat ice cream, yogurt and smoothies. Keep nutrition in mind by swapping your standard candy mixer with fresh berries and enjoy a cool, calorie-responsible cup of:
Ben & Jerry's smoothies
Dairy Queen Arctic Rush
Haagen-Dazs Sorbet Sipper