Contrary to popular belief, snacking is actually very beneficial. It helps to refuel your body, maintain blood sugar and energy levels and control your appetite.
Healthy snacks will help your body get the nutrients it needs and help you avoid overeating when it’s time for your meal.
Indulge in these guilt-free snacks. Remember, we encourage an anti-inflammatory, low-glycemic, paleo-style diet for weight loss and wellness. A body must get healthy before it can lose weight.
So without further ado, here are 10 healthy snacks you can enjoy:
Fruit and Yogurt Parfait.
Organic plain yogurt is best. Yogurts with added flavors are higher in sugar. Instead, flavor your yogurt with fruit. Blueberries are an excellent choice as they have a lower glycemic content that will help balance blood glucose and insulin levels.
Romaine Lettuce Wrap With Organic Turkey and a Slice of Skim Mozzarella Cheese.
Romaine lettuce contains the highest nutritional and fiber content of all lettuce. Turkey is 94% protein which helps you to lose weight by boosting your metabolism and decreasing hunger. Adding a slice of skim mozzarella cheese adds flavor and calcium without any harmful hormones or preservatives.
Veggie Sticks With Cottage Cheese Dip.
Non-starchy vegetables contain almost eight times the fiber found in whole grains. Fiber is essential for a healthy digestive system. Fat-free organic cottage cheese makes an excellent low-calorie snack.
Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp is 90% protein. Try dipping it in some cocktail sauce for a low-calorie, high-protein snack.
A Handful of Nuts.
Walnuts are the best choice as they’re rich in protein and fiber, but they also contain a high dose of omega-3 fatty acids (good fats) compared to other nuts. Healthy fats help lower your risk of disease. Omega-3s are anti-inflammatory, meaning they help prevent inflammatory diseases such as stroke or heart disease. People who are overweight are actually suffering from an inflammatory condition.
Celery Sticks and Almond Butter.
This is a great combination of protein, monounsaturated fat, and energy. Almond butter is a healthier alternative to peanut butter as it contains no added ingredients, preservatives, and better fats. (peanuts are a legume, not a nut)
Deviled Eggs.
Eggs are very high in protein which makes them a great snack. Guacamole Deviled Eggs are a great high-protein healthy snack with good fats.
Herring Wraps.
Buy a few tinned containers in different flavored sauces such as tomato or tangy mustard, herring fillets are high in omega-3 fish oils. Don’t but if they are in soybean oil. Try wrapping them in a few leaves of romaine lettuce.
Banana Nut Pop.
Dip a banana in plain organic yogurt and roll in walnuts or coconut. Freeze. Yummy!
Bananas are a great source of fiber and potassium. They do have a high sugar content, so eat in moderation. Coconuts have anti-microbial, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties and are one of the best sources in the world for MCFA (medium-chain triglyceride fatty acids)
Lemon Tuna Avocado Snack.
Halve an avocado and scoop out the flesh. Mix with lemon juice and tuna. Serve in the shells. Good protein, good fat.
Avocados are high in monounsaturated fat and potassium. Tuna is a great source of protein, and omega-3 fatty acids, and is nutrient-dense. Protein builds muscle, which burns more calories to help you lose weight.