Weight Watchers Classic Healthy Snacks

Since Weight Watchers started in 1963, healthy snacking has always played an important role in losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, because it can help stave off hunger and make you feel more in control.

In honor of the 50th anniversary, here are some classic snacks from throughout the decades that continue to be favorites today, as well as some new snack staples for the 21st Century.

The Classics Revisited:

Stuffed Celery Redux

Spread 2 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese into 4 celery sticks and dot with 1 tablespoon dried cranberries. Points Plus Value: 2

Chili Popcorn

Sprinkle 3 cups air popped popcorn with chili powder and garlic powder. PPV: 2

Frozen grapes

Break grapes into small clusters, place in a single layer on a plate and freeze. PPV 0

And here are some of the trend-setting snack staples that are member favorites in 2013:

Kale Chips

Spray 1 cup torn kale leaves lightly with nonstick spray and toss with a pinch each salt and pepper. Bake in 400 oven until crisp about 8 minutes. PPV: 1

Crunchy Almond Cakes

Spread 2 teaspoons almond butter over 2 large rice cakes. PPV: 4