Healthy Snacks for Coronary Artery Patients

What can I snack on if I have, or want to prevent coronary heart disease?

The following snacks are healthy options to fill you up:

• Whole grain toast with peanut or almond butter
• Cherry tomatoes with hummus
• Low fat or fat- free cheese
• Plain low-fat or fat-free yogurt with fruit
• Fruit or veggie smoothie
• Whole grain crackers with canned tuna or salmon

These snacks may curb your sweet tooth:

• Canned fruit in natural juice or light syrup
• Thin slice of angel food cake or homemade banana nut bread
• Baked apple
• Raisins, dates, figs and other unsweetened dried fruits
• Frozen banana
• Frozen grapes
• Fresh fruit salad