Snacking is an essential part of life. Even when you're on a diet, there's no way to go hungry between meals without getting a bit grumpy. But we understand that mid-meal snacks are not a time you're looking to indulge in high calorie food. Don't worry, we've got you. Here are some low calorie, healthy snacks that you can consume anytime, without feeling any kind of guilt and also at the same time, busting those cravings you might be getting.
1. Oatmeal with Blueberries
If you're looking for a snack that'll keep you feeling satisfied through the day, look no further. Oatmeal with all it's fibrous goodness along with the nutrient dense blueberries is all you need. In several studies, consumption of oatmeal has been associated with an increased feeling of fullness. Blueberries, on the other hand, have myriad benefits. While being super low in calories, blueberries provide about 3.6 grams of fiber per cup. Fiber moves slowly through your digestive tract, promoting satiety and aiding in weight loss.
2. Banana or Apple Slices with Peanut Butter
Calling anything with the word 'butter' in it a diet food might seem counterintuitive, but with it's enviable combination of fiber and protein, peanut butter is hard to ignore. One serving has approximately 2g of fiber and 8g of protein; enough to keep you full longer and have you eating less overall. Peanut butter is also full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. Several studies have associated adults who eat a diet rich in monounsaturated fat with having less belly fat than those who ate a diet high in carbohydrates or saturated fats. Slathered onto apple slices or a banana, it makes a delicious and satisfying snack.
3. High Protein Dessert
Craving sweet food when you're trying to lose weight is no extraordinary phenomenon. You could get down and dirty in the kitchen to bake yourself some gluten free brownies. You can find the recipe here. Alternatively, if you're not looking to to get into the hassle of baking something first when you're getting those cravings, you can try these ready to eat high protein, low-carb brownies. They have a total of 15 g of protein and just 8 g of net carbs. Their high protein content ensures that you feel completely replete and ready to take the day on. A diet high in protein is known to help you lose weight and increase your muscle mass and strength, to name a few things.
4. Hard Boiled Eggs
A snack doesn't always need to be indulgent or complicated. Sometimes, it can be as simple as a hard-boiled egg. It's high in protein, plus nutrients like vitamins D and B12. It's easy and quick to make when hunger strikes; and the best part is that one hard boiled egg contains only 77 calories.
5. Kale Chips
Kale, a green, leafy, winter vegetable has gained a lot of popularity in recent times thanks to all the nutrients present in it. This leaf is quite close to spinach in taste and texture, but is known to have more nutritional value than it. Kale may help improve blood glucose control, lower the risk of cancer, reduce blood pressure, and help prevent the development of asthma; all while having calories that are almost negligible (49 calories per 100g). While it is super healthy, kale may not be a vegetable that is up to everyone's taste. If you're one of the people who can't eat kale just as it, you can try baking them to make kale chips. Alternatively if you find it hard to find raw kale or just don't feel like putting in the effort, you can try these ready to eat, flavoured kale chips.
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