While it’s so easy to pop open a bag of chips or munch on triple-chocolate-chip cookies, you can easily devour the entire package. Snacking in the dorms can prove to be pretty tricky if unhealthy food is constantly tempting you. Check out these healthy snack foods and tips so you won’t have to worry so much about overindulging or watching your food spoil.

Popcorn is perfect for a movie night with friends or as a light snack. Did you know that it is actually considered a whole grain food? Just make sure to buy popcorn that is nearly fat-free, containing little to no added butter. Spice up your summer with Orville Redenbacher’s lime and salt popcorn or create your own topping.

Refresh your taste buds by adding flavored drink mixes to your water.

Produce — whether from a local farmers’ market or grocery store — is a both a nutritious snack and healthy component of your diet. 

Here are some great fruit and vegetable tips:

Ripening fruits such as mangoes, nectarines, peaches, plums and pears don’t need to be refrigerated. 

Berries, cherries, grapes and citrus fruits should all be stored immediately in the refrigerator in order to delay molding.

Spinach, leafy greens, baby carrots and celery should be kept in the refrigerator. Onions and potatoes, on the other hand, should be stored in a cool, dry place such as your closet.

Separate your bananas after you purchase them. When bananas remain together in a bunch, ethylene gas is produced which will cause them to ripen faster.

Don’t wash your produce unless you are about to eat it.

Frozen grapes and bananas make a perfect snack for those hot summer days!

Tired of your plain cereal? Sprinkle some berries on top for a sweeter taste.

If you find that your fruit is starting to go bad, slice them up and make a fruit salad. You can never go wrong with a blend of delicious fruits.

Try dipping your vegetables in hummus instead of ranch dressing if you don’t prefer eating them plain. Hummus is a great source of protein and comes in a variety of flavors such as artichoke and garlic or roasted red pepper.

Create your own trail mix using a variety of nuts and dried fruit. For fewer calories, try substituting freeze dried fruit instead of regular dried fruit. Trail mix serves as a great on-the-go snack.

If you have a Popsicle mold and a freezer, why not make some delicious summer Popsicles? Cut up slices of fruit and pack into each individual Popsicle mold. Pour water, a reduced sugar juice or flavored water on top of the fruit to fill in the empty space between fruit pieces. Freeze for two hours or until firm and enjoy!

Whole grain cereal is a nutritious breakfast food as well as a great snack! Remember that one serving of cereal is equivalent to one cup.

Feeling hungry? Nuts such as walnuts, almonds and cashews are a good source of protein, which will help keep you full for longer. 

A handful is about all you need for a satisfied tummy. 

When buying any snack, don’t forget to read the nutrition facts label and look for the serving size and amount of calories, fat, sodium and cholesterol for each serving.