Healthful snacks to eat for weight loss

[WilsonFitbit]

Hi everyone! 🤗

How would you manage your weight this week? Do you have any plans on to lose any pounds this week? 😊

I'd like to let you know that trying to lose weight does not mean that a person has to give up all snacks. Certain snack foods, such as almonds and hummus, can help a person reach their weight loss goals. Contrary to popular belief, when a person tries to lose weight, they do not have to avoid eating or only eat at meal times.

Some foods are better for weight loss than others. In general, foods that are high in fiber or protein tend to be more filling. This means a person will feel satiated faster and may eat less at each snack time or meal.

Other considerations are finding foods that are low in calories but high in volume or density. The more space a food takes up in the stomach, the more full a person may feel. Again, this helps a person eat less with each snack. People may also want to consider foods that help with metabolism and energy. Higher energy can help a person burn more calories, and a better metabolism can help a person more efficiently process the food they eat.

People looking to lose weight should avoid foods that contain large amounts of:

• salt
• sugar
• saturated fat
• simple carbohydrates

The following are some of the best snacks for weight loss.

1. Fruit and nut butter: 

Apples and peanut butter is a good diet-friendly snack. People can get creative with their fruit and nut butter combinations if they desire. Dipping an apple slice in peanut or another nut butter also adds protein and good fat to a person’s snack. 

2. Nuts: 

Nuts can be a very healthful and filling snack. Nuts provide protein and good fats. However, those looking to limit their salt intake should check the label to make sure there is no added salt. Also, a person should avoid nuts cooked with flavors, since the flavors often contain sugar or salt.

People should look for raw or dry-roasted nuts instead. Nuts are relatively high in calories, so a person should only eat a small amount per snack.

3. Hard-boiled eggs: 

Eggs are an excellent source of protein. In past years, however, many people thought that eggs were not healthful due to concerns about cholesterol. However, more recent research suggests that eggs do not raise cholesterol levels and contain many essential nutrients.

Do you know any other healthful snacks? Can you share which ones have worked for you? 

I look forward to reading your comments! 😁

[AndreaFitbit]

Thanks for the advise @WilsonFitbit. Those are very yummy snacks. I also eat pop corn as a snack. 

Have a nice day!