For those trying to eat healthier throughout 2018, Guthrie County Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has a particular tip to keep the stretch going. The Extension Office recommends including more vegetables in your daily diet, particularly for snack time.

Most people eat vegetables for meals only, but eating them as snacks can really kick those extra calories to the curb. The Extension Office recommends at least 2.5 cups of vegetables per day. You can also change small habits, such as substituting vegetables for an less nutritious snack just one day a week. Recommended snack choices include: baby carrots with hummus, celery and peanut butter, broccoli and cauliflower with a little Ranch dressing, cherry tomatoes, and leftover roasted vegetables.