The easiest way to stay on track with
your diet is to find healthy foods that you love to eat. You may have to
give up on some of your favorites but odds are if you look hard enough
you’ll be able to find some delicious, healthy alternatives that can
help you lose weight. Snacking between meals can actually help you to
lose weight and can help you to avoid over-eating that’s caused by
getting too hungry during the day. In this article we’ll look at a few
of my favorite healthy snacks you can eat every day and still lose
weight.
Snack #1: Bars
There are many different healthy bars
you can find to snack on when you’re trying to lose weight. Protein bars
can actually be used as a meal supplement. Other bars, like granola
bars, can be loaded with whole grains and big chunks of fruit making
them a great snack when you’re trying to drop a few pounds. The
healthiest bars will typically contain at least 3-5 grams of fiber and
will be around 200 calories. Don’t be fooled by other bars which are
high in sugar and could be 400-500 calories each. These are definitely
not a healthy option.
Snack #2: Pistachios
Pistachios make for a delicious, healthy
snack. They’re absolutely loaded with vitamins and other nutrients and
they’re actually the least calorie dense of all nuts. Unlike other nuts
that are higher in fat and calories, you can eat about 50 pistachios and
it will only add up to about 150 calories. If you buy pistachios in the
shell it also takes a little longer to eat them which means you wind up
eating less.
Snack #3: Fruit and Yogurt
Fruit and yogurt are a delicious
combination which happens to be good for you. Choosing Greek yogurt will
also provide you with a little more protein than regular yogurt. Some
yogurt comes with fruit already mixed in, though the best fruit and
yogurt combinations will use real freshly cut up fruit and maybe a
little bit of granola on the top for some added crunch.
Snack #4: Peanut Butter
Eating peanut butter is delicious and it
contains enough fat to help satisfy your hunger. Just a tablespoon or
two of peanut butter can go a long way when you’re feeling hungry in the
middle of the day. You can even take it a step further and put some
peanut butter on whole grain crackers or bread for a satisfying snack in
between meals. You should try to find peanut butter with the least
amount of sugar added if you’re concerned with losing weight.
Snack #5: Shrimp
Shrimp is low in fat and high in protein
which makes it an ideal snack. Cocktail sauce is made from ketchup and
horseradish so it is generally low in fat and calories as well. You can
get shrimp appetizers at most restaurants which makes it an easy way to
eat healthy even when you’re eating out
Snack #6: Popcorn
No, I’m definitely not talking about the
kind of popcorn you get at the movie theatre that’s loaded with salt
and butter. I’m talking about lightly salted popcorn with little or no
added butter. Popcorn is inexpensive and can provide a hot, fresh snack
in just a few minutes from the microwave. Popcorn is easy to keep on
hand as you can keep the un-popped microwave packages in your pantry for
months or even years before you’re ready to eat them. I like to add a
little powdered garlic to my popcorn for some added flavor.
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