HEALTH

Pretzels: Unfortunately, this classic snack has a crazy amount of sodium, which can be pretty bad if you're trying to start off the New Year right.

Instead: Have some salted pistachios or almonds. They have less sodium and provide a good serving of protein. Plus, nuts can give ya the perf post-gym boost.

Trail Mix: Only two handfuls of this delish snack puts you at 350 calories, and the processed chocolate (as much as we love it) doesn’t help either… 

Instead: Try a KIND fruit-and-nut bar, or have fun making your own. 

Store-bought Smoothies: Sadly, one 16 oz. bottle can reach up to 300 calories. While there are some cals that are good, these cals aren't all that great--they can be loaded with bad sugars and tons' of additives.  

Instead: Experiment in the kitchen by making your own healthy smoothie.

Cheese Crackers: The average serving size for our fave cheese crackers is 27, which may seem like a lot. However, those 20+ crackers are high in simple carbs (aka: the reason you keep cravin').  

Instead: Use 100% whole grain bread, as your snack staple. It’s a good source of protein and healthy fats, which help decrease cravings. 

Banana Chips: These yummy bites look harmless, ‘cause they’re made of bananas, but they're usually fried and can contain up to 8 grams of saturated fat. No bueno! 

Instead: Opt for a good ol’ fashioned banana, which is only 121 calories and has zero grams of saturated fat.