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6 Foods you can Snack-on to Aid in Weight loss

Snacking when trying to shed those extra pounds may sound strange because most people think that to lose a considerable amount of weight, you have to starve yourself or significantly reduce your food intake. While this may be true to some extent, however, even in your quest to lose the extra fat, there are healthy ways to go about this such as eating healthy snacks.  

But before going further, we need to understand the term “snacking.” This means consuming foods during the day aside from your actual meals. Snacks mainly entail a smaller portion of food between the main meals. Although there are mixed suggestions on whether snacking supports weight loss, still, some studies recommend that increasing one’s meal frequency via snacking may help control hunger and improve the regulation of blood sugar. 

Another advantage of snacking is that it helps increase the intake of nutrient–dense foods such as fruits and vegetables, which most people don’t get enough of.  To benefit from snacking on your weight loss journey, you should consider snacks that contain protein, fiber, and healthy fats to keep you satisfied throughout the day. 

It is safe to note that these snacks can’t lead to weight loss, but they may aid in weight loss as a result of a healthy eating routine. 

So, here are the 6 healthy and weight-friendly snacks you can include in your diet. 

Unsweetened Greek yogurt and berries 

Greek yogurt and mixed berries definitely make a sumptuous, nutrient-rich snack between meals. Plain Greek yogurt is rich in protein, while berries are one of the richest sources of antioxidants. You can top a mixture of berries to your yogurt and enjoy loads of nutrients in them. 

Mixed nuts

We all enjoy snacking on nuts because they are rich in nutrients. Snacking on nuts provides an ideal balance of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Apart from these, nuts are found to be filling, and studies consuming them in moderation may help with weight loss regardless of the high amount of calories and fat in them. You can enjoy some good treats when you consider nuts like almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, and macadamia nuts. 

Apple slices and peanut butter

If you are not allergic to peanuts or their butter, this combo is not just nutritious, but the taste and the satisfaction they give are second to none. 

Apples are known rich in fiber fruit, while peanuts contain healthy fats, fiber, and plant-based protein. You can take it a little further by trying out unique flavors to enhance the taste. 

Dark chocolate and almonds

A taste of dark chocolate slowly melting in your mouth while biting in some crunchy almonds gives a yummy feeling. Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, almonds are a good source of healthy fats, and the combo is great for a healthy heart. 

A single fruit

Snacking doesn’t have to be ceremonious too. A single piece of fruit can go a long way too. Fruit is a good source of fiber and minerals and you can choose from apples, bananas, grapes, and oranges. 

Boiled eggs

Enough talk about fruit and vegetables, you can also snack on hard-boiled eggs as it is healthy and weight-friendly too. Eggs are a good source of protein, however, high cholesterol amount may be concerning. New studies recommend a moderate intake of eggs (3-4 eggs per week).