If you are anything like me, you love to snack. This can seem like a serious pitfall to your new health and fitness plan, but it does not have to be. Actually, many experts agree that it may be more beneficial to your metabolism to have five small meals throughout the day instead of the stereotypical three meals. Snacking does not have to be a detrimental aspect of your lifestyle, with the right choices, snacking is an excellent way to keep yourself fueled and keep your metabolism burning calories. Below I have my favorite snacks that curb my hunger and keep me satisfied throughout the day.
Organic Valley Stringles Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella
String cheese is a perfect way to curb those afternoon munchies! Not only is there only eighty calories and seven grams of protein in just one cheese stick, but they also are convenient to eat in a pinch. These high protein snacks will keep you full and are also full of calcium to supplement your bone health.
Oikos Triple Zero Nonfat Greek Yogurt
Another great dairy snack that will curb your hunger are the delicious Oikos Triple Zero Greek Yogurt cups. With no added sugar or artificial sweeteners, these yogurt cups will curb your cravings with it’s six grams of fiber and fifteen grams of protein.
Halo Top Ice Cream
A great way to curb your sweet tooth is by indulging in Halo Top’s low calorie, high protein ice cream! Not only is it delicious, but it will also keep you full for hours with most flavors ranging around twenty grams of protein and only two to three hundred calories. The best part is, these nutrition facts are for an entire pint!
Morning Star Buffalo Wings
Craving wings but don’t want to consume your entire days’ worth of calories and fat in one meal? Then Morning Star has the perfect snack for you! Their plant based, breaded buffalo chicken nuggets have only two hundred calories and thirteen grams of plant-based protein. These nuggets are filling and delicious, making them a perfect snack for vegans and wing lovers alike!
Skinny Pop Popcorn
Movie nights are not complete without popcorn, so stock up on Skinny Pop Popcorn for your next movie night! For three and three quarters cups of popcorn, you are only consuming one hundred and fifty calories. This popcorn is a perfect, guilt-free snack for your next movie night!
Hopefully these snacks help you conquer your cravings and lead a healthier lifestyle. It can be hard to eat healthy, but most of the time there is a healthier option than the junk food you are craving. Happy snacking!
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