While we’re stuck in the midst of this holiday season. Thanksgiving positioned in our rearview. we’re quickly approaching Christmas. And while most of us feel no regret and will willingly repeat it all over again. inside of us, we know that we’re going to have to work a little harder to get these holiday pounds off.
Here are a few healthy snacks that you can incorporate into your diet. that will help you lose weight .without giving up snacking together.
Not All Snacks Are Bad
Some snacks can .
- Help you to remain full throughout the day
- Curb cravings to reduce appetite.
- Plus the added benefit of helping you to stay away from unhealthy Foods.
The key is to choose Whole Foods with a lot of proteins and nutrients
Here are a few healthy snacks that if added to your diet can help you lose weight and are healthy sources of protein.
Yogurts&Berries
Greek yogurt and berries are a quick nutrient dense protein pack go to snack that is delicious and able to be eating quickly on the go
Greek yogurt can be a great source of calcium and potassium
And you’ll never find a better source of antioxidants around then from berries
If you’re on the go and looking for quick healthy snack
- 100 grams or ‘3.5’ oz of yogurt
- ½ cup or ’50g’ of mixed berries of your choice
- Can provide you with 10 grams of protein and is under 150 calories per serving.
Kale chips
Kale in any form is extremely healthy. Kale is also Pact full of antioxidants and fibers. that will reduce blood pressure, and decrease your risk of colon cancer.
A great source of vitamins A, C ,an K .
- 1 Cup of kale can provide more than 100% of your daily vitamin value
Quick Easy Kale Chip Recipe
Mix 1 Cup ’67 Grams’ of bite-size kale leaves, add 1 tbsp ’15 ml’ of olive oil along with 1/4 teaspoon ‘1.5 grams’ of salt. With ingredients properly mixed placed on parchment-lined baking paper and bake at 350 for 10 – 15 minutes watching very closely because kale can quickly burn.
Mixed Nuts
Nuts are one of my favorite on-the-go snacks in all their many forms.
- Cashews
- Almonds
- Pecans
- Pistachios.
Nuts are a nutritious snack that has been proven to reduce heart disease. And possibly prevent certain cancers and other illnesses. Eating nuts in moderation can even help you to lose weight. Some studies have suggested. That perfect balance of healthy fat protein and fiber it’s always needed throughout the day or post-workout. I would recommend nuts as a healthy on-the-go snack for anyone.
Cream cheese and celery
If you’re looking for a quick snack that’s low in carbs and filling. Celery and cream cheese is a good pick. Celery contains luteolin, a very powerful antioxidant. That has been proven to.
- reduce inflammation
- reduce the risk of cancer
as little as 5 celery sticks paired with 60g or 2oz.of cream cheese, will give you a delicious snack that clocks in at fewer than 200 calories.
Peanut butter Apple slices
While apples and peanut butter might remind you of past days on Elementary Schoolyards. One thing none of us can, or will deny is, that it was not a great snack. Peanut butter actually compliments apples. The apples being high in fiber and polyphenol.
- Helps to improve gut function and
- Reduce heart rate.
When paired with peanut butter that has its own additional benefit for heart health. Peanut butter has been shown.
- Increase good HDL
- Reduce bad LDL cholesterol
This powerful combination can tasty ,and heart-healthy at the same time.
Guacamole and bell peppers
I will admit for a long time I was on the fence about this one. Being a Californian sooner or later you will try it out. When the time came I was pretty optimistic. I will admit the crunch of the Bell paper with the flavorful spices of guacamole made a great combination. Quick, easy, and tasty. Red bell peppers are extremely high in antioxidants particularly.
- Capsanthin
- Beta carotene and
- Quercetin
To be exact. they’re also very rich in vitamin C and can provide you up to 300% of your daily value.
If you like me you can’t wait for Christmas. Thinking of all the food and goodies. But all those snacks come at a price. Be proactive, not reactive. Incorporate.
- Healthy snacking and
- Healthy dieting and
- Exercise routine
- To keep yourself healthy and fit.