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Healthy Living

Cashew butter and strawberries on crisp breadAnn Stratton Page 1 of 11

9 Healthy Predinner Snacks

By Maureen Callahan

Dinner's at eight, but you just can't wait. A healthy snack will tide you over.

Cashew-Strawberry Crunch

Think of this as a gourmet cook's PB & J. Spread 1 tablespoon of cashew butter on a slice of Ryvita Fruit Crunch. (Or substitute peanut butter and Triscuits.) Drizzle with ½ tablespoon honey and top with sliced strawberries.
 
 Health bonus: Nut butters are full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.
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