Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss

Sometimes you just need a bite of something to keep you going.

But you’ve heard that eating between meals isn’t good for you. So now what?

Snacking can be okay, as long as you don’t overdo it and you make smart food choices. If you want an afternoon pick-me-up or after-dinner snack, there are healthy snack options. You can try having a piece of fruit, or spread peanut butter or low-fat cream cheese on whole wheat toast. Don’t forget to include snacks in your daily food count. Remember, one tablespoon of peanut butter spread on a slice of whole wheat toast counts toward the grains and the protein foods group.

Are there Healthy Snacks?           

Yes, of course! When you feel like having a little treat it’s sometimes best to indulge then get back to healthy eating than to ignore it until the craving is too intense to ignore. The trick is to get back to eating nutritious food and that includes healthy snacks too. Avoid sugary foods, even if they are low-calorie. Sugar is addicting and should be avoided. Candy bars should always be off-limits – try to find something more nutritious. Your body will love you for it!

Here are a few tips for healthy snacks

• Stay away from “empty calories.” These are foods and drinks with a lot of calories but not many nutrients. Chips, cookies, sodas, and alcohol don’t have many nutrients.
• Make your snack healthy. Try an ounce of cheese with some whole-grain crackers.
• Try a container of low-fat or fat-free yogurt. Read the label though – yogurt may have more sugar than you realize – look for cornstarch or glucose content.
• Eat some low-fat popcorn.
• Put fruit instead of candy in the bowl on your coffee table or in your office.
• Keep a container of clean, raw vegetables in the fridge for snacking on. Carrots and celery make great snacks without ruining your diet.
• If you want some chips or nuts, don’t eat from the bag. Count out a serving, then put the bag away. If you are still hungry, wait a few minutes and if still hungry, grab a piece of fruit.
• When you’re out and need a snack, don’t be tempted by a candy bar. Instead, take along some fruit or raw vegetables.
• Prep your snacks for the week or if you can, buy peeled, cut and washed veggies and fruit. Having fresh peeled and ready will make them quick and easy.
• Try mixed nuts. Nuts are packed with protein which helps you stay full longer  and they are heart-friendly! 

Good Snack Choices

Choose your snacks wisely.

Sometimes you just need a snack. When the urge strikes, be ready by knowing your substitution choices. Want a lot of something – look for the lowest calorie snacks like pretzels or nuts. Remember to think about the nutrients. You can have 12 potato chips for 100 calories, but they are high in fat. Wouldn’t you rather have a piece of celery and peanut butter, some pretzels or nuts?  They still have a fat content but you’ll feel more satisfied.

 

25 Calorie Snacks	Snack	How much?
	Bell Pepper	1 large
	Carrot Pepper	1 large
	Celery	4 stalks (7 1/2″ – 8″ long)
	Radish	25 (1 medium 3/4″ – 1″ diameter)
	Cabbage	1 cup shredded
	Plum	1 large
	Apricot	1
	Saltine	1

 

50 Calorie Snacks	Snack	How much?
	Carrot Pepper	1 large
	Celery	5 stalks
	Radish	12
	Cabbage	1 cup shredded
	Plum	1 large
	Apricot	1
	Saltine	1

 

100 Calorie Snacks	Snack	How much?
	Popcorn	6 cups microwave
	Black Olives	16
	Cantaloupe & Cottage Cheese	1 large
	Hard Salted Pretzel	1 (about 108 calories)
	Rold Gold	16
	Celery & Peanut Butter	1 stalk (7 1/2″ – 8″ long) 1 tbsp peanut butter
	Radish	25 (1 medium 3/4″ – 1″ diameter)
	Cherry Tomato	4 large
	American Cheese	3/4 slice (about 133 per slice)
	Apricot	4 large
	Shrimp	13 large steamed or broiled
	Marshmallow	4 large
	Gummi Bears	12
	Chocolate Kisses	4 1/2
	Blueberries	1 cup (about 85 calories)
	Chocolate Chip Cookies	2 medium 2 1/2″ diameter
	Potato Chips	12

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Read about some more tips for staying closer to your diet goals when eating out – Dining Out? Try These Tips for Delicious & Healthy Food Choices

Hungry? Try Healthy Snacks

Keep some healthy and nutritious nuts or low-calorie Pretzels in the house for when you need a little snack. 100-Calorie packs are perfect without going overboard!

Blue Diamond Almonds Whole Natural Raw Almonds 100 Calorie On The Go Bags, 32 Count	Emerald Nuts 100 Calorie Packs Variety Sampler Pack of 21 bags, 11 Flavors	Wonderful Pistachios – 100 Calorie Variety Pack 3 Flavors, 6 Total Bags
Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzels Variety Pack, 4 Flavors, 36 Single-Serve Bags	Pretzels Variety 100 Calorie Pack, 22 Count (Pack of 4) Snyder’s of Hanover	Snyder’s of Hanover 100 Calorie Pretzel Tray Pack – Variety Sack – 0.9 oz – 22 ct

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