I think it was about this time last year that I shared with you my dire need to find healthier snacks. Well, I”m at it again except this time I”m serious! ;) Especially at Christmas time, I found myself reaching all too often for the sweets sitting on the counter when my stomach (or my son) started grumbling. This week a bunch of us are sharing our food resolutions on Smithfield and I knew that I had to bring this one to the forefront again.

“Snacks have got to be one of the hardest meals to keep healthy. You get the urge to have a quick nibble in the middle of the day and usually it”s so last minute your willing to grab whatever”s in front of you. I”d love to blame my need for midday snacks on my eight month pregnant body, or my two year old son who eats all day long, but the fact is I”ve always needed lot”s of snacks and I don”t think that”s going to change any time soon.”

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What are your food resolutions this year?

Update: The post is no longer active on Smithfield. But, I don’t want you to miss out so here’s the recipe!


Ham, Cheese & Fruit Kabobs

  • lunch meat, cut into strips

  • cubed cheese

  • cut up fruit, such as apples, grapes and pineapple

Thread each ingredient onto a skewer. Serve with yogurt or whole grain crackers, if desired.