Consume The Right Snacks For A Healthy Weight Loss

Snacks are a vital part of our diet and therefore, should be chosen very carefully while having it. If you are one who is fond of having a variety of food, then you need to be careful about the intake of calorie content on an average daily basis. At the same time, you should also be concerned about the nutrients contained in it. Here are some simple and effective food items which can help you with your weight loss, at the same time, providing you with complete nutrients and low calorie content.

Know What To Eat and How Much:

Right snacking at right timings can keep your energy levels high all the time, helping your body to fill nutritional gaps in your diet and assisting weight loss. Here are some healthy ideas for you if cravings strike the next time.

- Cheesy Popcorn: Yumm………..favorite of most of us, is actually a healthy snack. Just take three cups of air popped popcorn and sprinkle a tablespoon of parmesan cheese over it. Containing merely 115 calories, 3 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein, it will give you a power pack snack.

- Dried Figs: This snack item offers a fiber-rich option, every 3 grams of dried fig contains only 70 calories. They even contain muscle repair mineral, potassium. Just add half-ounce of almonds containing 1.5 grams fiber, 81 calories and 3 grams proteins and enjoy your crunchy and interesting snack. 

                 

- Nuts: Whether dry or raw cashews, roasted almonds or pistachios, it will make you feel fuller and help you suppress appetite. They are a mix of protein, omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, containing lower calories content, as well.

- Sweet Cottage Cheese: Dieters swear by this powerhouse of protein, that is to say, it contains a healthy snack just by mixing half cup of low fat cottage cheese, 1 tablespoon of cashews, 1 tablespoon of honey and some cinnamon sprinkled on it. 

- Berries and Milk: This will help you to crave your likings for calories and contains anti-oxidant and fiber. One cup of berries combined with a glass of fat free milk for supplementing the need of vitamin D, calcium and protein will give you excellent snacks. 

- Egg Salad: This snack combines essential fats and proteins. Just mix a cooked egg or egg white and a tablespoon of reduced fat mayo. This will bind it together. This food item will help you be full till the next meal, that too at 145 calories.