Three smart snacking tips for women and men;

Choose lighter versions of your favorites -- baked chips instead of fried, or low-fat popcorn.
Buy 100-calorie packages of cookies and candy, and keep one in your bag to satisfy a sweet tooth.
Famished? Try something healthy first: Drink a glass of water and eat a piece of fruit. Then, if your tummy is still calling out for more, have a few chips or a piece of dark chocolate.
Originally published in FITNESS magazine, April 2007.
Just remember to keep an eye on the fat grams as well as the amount of sugar these treats contain. Just because they are only one hundred calories, doesn't mean they are lacking in fat or sugar! Let's not forget the old favorite peanut butter. There are several versions on the market now that have the good fats and the natural peanut butters are also a good choice. Almond butter is something i have come across as of late and i have to say it is a welcomed change. As with all things keep the snacking in check and in moderation to help avoid the binge! Keep a check also on serving sizes and try not to over do anything! Eat slowly and purposefully to not only enjoy the food you are eating but to give the body a chance to digest the food and to allow the stomach to feel full. Shoveling the food in too fast will allow you to consume a lot more food than you intended to, when by eating slower you could "cure" your craving and eat just enough to get you to your next meal without "overdoing it". Not only do you have to train smart but you have to eat smart as well!