"The snack I always have on hand": when you let yourself get too hungry, it's almost guaranteed that you'll overeat come mealtime. Keep your appetite in check with these fuel-up foods

Shape, May, 2009

Crunch time

"Apples are inexpensive and always tide me over until my next meal."

Elizabeth Taylor

Washington

Raw power

"I keep a zip-top bag of sugar snap peas and carrots in my purse at all times. They're filling and totally guilt-free."

Kristy Klaiber

Canada

All-natural nosh

"Dried apricots and raw almonds are the perfect pre-workout combo of protein and natural sugar."

Erin Young

West Virginia

Popular choice

"Popcorn is low-cal but supersatisfying. I sprinkle on cheddar cheese or ranch seasoning to keep it from getting boring."

Dawn Pellow

Michigan

PB&C

"I like to dip banana slices in two tablespoons of peanut butter mixed with 15 melted chocolate chips."

Pamela Allen

Pennsylvania

Beyond breakfast

"To satisfy my sweet tooth while getting a healthy dose of fiber and protein, I munch on frosted shredded wheat."

Jennifer Curran

Oklahoma

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