What Are Some Good Healthy Snacks For Weight loss

What are some good healthy snacks for weight loss? The best healthy snacks to eat for weight loss are ones that have fiber, protein, and healthy fats in it. Research studies show that eating nuts in moderation can help you lose weight. A good portion size of eating nuts is one ounce or ¼ cup.

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Some Good Healthy Snacks For Weight Loss

Greek Yogurt is a good in between snack that has a high amount of protein and is low in calories. Celery sticks with peanut butter is a good weight loss snack that can fill you up and suppress your appetite which will make you eat less food.

Almonds are a great healthy snack that has a good amount of healthy fat and can help fill you up between your lunch and dinner meals.

Another good healthy snack to eat is fruit such as bananas, oranges, apples, strawberries, peaches, etc. The calories for one portion size for these fruits are anywhere from 68 calories to 121 calories depending on what type of fruit it is.

Oatmeal is a great whole grain breakfast and even a great go between snacks. It contains a good amount of fiber and has a good high protein content.

Air popped corn is a good healthy snack especially if you keep the butter at a minimal. Popcorn has less than 100 calories in a 3-cup serving.

A medium avocado has high fat and fiber which can help fill you up as a snack. One medium spicy avocado is under 120 calories.

Hard boiled eggs are a good protein snack to eat whether it is for breakfast or in between meals. You just want to make sure that the eggs consumption is at a moderate consumption level as too many eggs can cause an increase in your cholesterol levels.

Beef Jerky and beef sticks are good protein snack filler snacks to eat. Most beef jerseys contain about 9 grams of protein per ounce.

Cucumbers are a good healthy snack that has a good amount of fiber in it. 1 cup of sliced cucumbers dipped in 2 tablespoons of hummus is slightly under 100 calories. This is a good low-calorie snack that can help with weight loss because it is high in nutrients and low calories.

The Bottom Line is the best healthy weight loss snacks are the ones that are low in calories, high in protein, fiber, healthy fats, and nutrients.

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