Ask Dr. Doni: Healthy snack ideas?

I think of snacks as mini-meals. Otherwise you risk having your snacks be a carbohydrate fix that sets you off on a blood sugar roller coaster. So instead, think protein, along with healthy fats and fiber!

• a couple slices of hormone-free turkey rolled around an 1/8th of an avocado
• a few bites of left over wild salmon with arugula or sauteed greens (kale, chard)
• a Larabar (I like cherry pie flavor)
• Two Mom’s in the Raw berry granola bars
• a 4-ounce protein shake
• organic nuts with dried cranberries
• frozen, organic berries with gluten-free muesli (with nuts and seeds) and a dollop of coconut milk yogurt
• a few kale chips with cashews

–Dr. Doni