Munching
between meals can actually reduce your calorie intake by curbing overeating at
your next big meal. Snacking is also a good sign that your metabolism is
working as it should, burning calories as it should. But there is a wrong and a
right way to do it!
Everyone knows what it feels like to have a food craving. It
usually comes on suddenly with no warning and can feel like an uncontrollable
urge to eat a very specific food. Although occasionally giving in to a craving
is good for the soul, food cravings may actually be your body’s way of telling
you what it really needs nutritionally. Whether it is sweet, salty, crunch, creamy,
power snacking or whatever…you will find a snack here to satisfy that craving.
1.
Sweet Tooth
Fruit is a great trick for
satisfying a sweet tooth. An apple can always be found close by to anyone of
us. But sometimes just reaching for fruit isn’t enough.
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Fruit,
cottage cheese or Greek yogurt and a little stevia. (strawberries, cantaloupe
and honeydew are a favorite) By adding cottage cheese, your snack will be more
filling and you won’t get hungry as fast!
·
Frozen
Red Grapes (try dipping them in Greek yogurt and freezing them.)
·
Fruit
and Fruit Dip. We have put a few recipes online that can be found here. You can even combine
them with some cinnamon tortilla chips!
2.
Salt Craving
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Popcorn…not
movie theatre butter popcorn. Just plain popcorn with salt. Great snack and for
1 ½ cups it is under 50 calories.
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Endamame
with salt.
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Pretzels.
This is a go to snack for all of us. But try adding hummus to your pretzels for
a more satisfying and filling snack. Or dip your pretzels in salsa.
·
Hummus
and veggies. We love hummus. It is so packed with nutrition and is easy to make
yourself. We have a recipe here.
3.
Crunch & Munch
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Veggies
& Salsa. A new favorite is Jicama cut like French fries with salsa. Kids
love it!
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Apples,
celery, etc. with Peanut or Almond Butter.
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Rice
Cake or Toast with Peanut or Almond Butter & a little honey! You can even
add a little sliced banana or strawberry on top to finish it off!
4. Smooth & Creamy…yet nutritious.
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Laughing cow
Cheese on cucumber slices, pretzels or reduced fat crackers.
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Fat free Greek
yogurt…great protein, low in calories! They even have fruit flavored options.
5. Power Snacking
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Turkey roll-ups.
Turkey slices with spinach or lettuce leaves.
·
Almonds &
dried fruit…sort of a homemade trail mix.
The thing with snacking is to remember that
there is a purpose to it. They can give your metabolism a boost in order to
burn more calories or give you an energy boost if you feel you are lacking!
Snacks will also help you spread out your calories so that you don’t overeat.
Also, one other thing to remember…drink lots of water. Sometimes we confuse hunger
with thirst, so drink a good cup of water before reaching for any snack!
If you have any specific questions, leave us a comment or feel free to send us an email at contact@discoveryourhappy.com.
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