Classic Snack Gift Basket

A great gift idea for your dieting friends: a classic healthy snack gift basket!

There are probably as many people on diets as those who aren't. Snacks, sweets and fatty foods are major culprits in the diet merry-go-round.

So here we've got an idea for a terrific, all occasion gift for those who are watching their waistline's: a snack gift baskets collection, filled with delightful snacks that are tasty, but filling, low in calories and altogether satisfying.

The truth be told, this snack gift basket is a great gift for anyone, dieting or not. The assortment of goodies listed below may make a few converts to a healthier eating plan!

By the time your recipient gets through this snack basket, they'll be feeling better about the whole subject of snacking and might lose a few excess pounds as well.

Homemade Snack Gift Baskets Ideas

1.Start with a bag of trail mix, the back packer's best friend. Packed with nutrition and flavor, it gives you a burst of energy without the sugar rush. Check the labels of a few brands, choosing those which are low in sugar and calories.

2.Add some dried fruit, such as bananas, apricots, glazed ginger and pineapple. The sugar in the dried fruit is more concentrated than in fresh fruit, but a single piece serves as a nice, mid-afternoon snack that's sure to please that sweet tooth with minimal impact on dieting objectives.

3.Unshelled sunflower seeds make a good addition to your snack gift basket. Why? They are a good source of vitamins A, E and folate, as well as phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron and selenium. By the time you've shelled a handful, you'll be satisfied with this snack.

4.Here's something to put in your snack gift basket that's more than a snack – it can be a light lunch! Full of those Omega-3's, a can of herring fillets with lemon and cracked pepper provides a full gram of Omega-3 fatty acids. Anti-cancer therapy in a snack!

5.Along the same lines, try putting a box of Fire-roasted red bell pepper and rosemary whole grain crackers in your gift baskets snack. These go great with a thin slice of cheddar, or a dab of salmon spread, making a delicious snack that doesn't taste like diet food!

6.Now, what would a snack gift basket be without a few sweets? These snacks do not contain sugar, but are made with Splenda(TM), which tastes just like sugar – without the sugar.

There are granola bars, pudding cups and bags of bite sized candies, all made with Splenda(TM). This is a great treat for both dieters and diabetics.

With all these healthy treats packed into your snack gift basket, you'll be a hero to your recipient! Think about it – you could practically live off the snacks.

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