Snack attack: Tasty, healthy foods to nibble

Try 10 alternatives to sugary treats for satisfying your cravings

	Low-fat dairy products, such as reduced-fat mozzarella, are a good source for protein, calcium and carbohydrates.

Of course, you're not alone. Whether it happens to be at the same time every afternoon or in the middle of the night, most Americans snack about as often as they eat regular meals. According to the International Deli-Dairy-Bakery Association in Madison, Wisc., 90 percent of us indulge in a snack on any given day, while only 75 percent eat breakfast and 88 percent eat lunch.

But contrary to conventional wisdom, it turns out that snacking isn't bad for you and is actually serving a biological need.