5 HEALTHY SNACKS THAT COULD HELP LOSE WEIGHT

5 HEALTHY SNACKS THAT COULD HELP LOSE WEIGHT - Fitness Health

When you’re trying to lose weight or are working on maintaining your weight, then you are always trying to find healthy, weight reducing snacks. Following are some nutritious snacks that actually help you in reducing fat.

1.NUTS:

 

Since we know that nuts contain fats, it is a general perception that we need to stay away from them while dieting. As opposed to this perception, studies have shown that adding nuts to your diet actually gives weight-loss benefits.

Nuts are filled with healthy fats, proteins, vitamins, and fiber. Apart from the fact that they taste great, they don’t need to be refrigerated, and hence are perfect for eating on-the-go.

Obviously, eating too much of the nuts will be detrimental to your diet. If they are taken with sugary toppings, they will not remain the healthy choice.

The following nuts help losing weight if consumed in the appropriate amount:

  • Brazil Nuts
  • Walnuts
  • Almonds
  • Pistachio
  • Cashews
  • Pecans
  • Macadamia Nuts

 

2.OATMEAL:

If prepared in a correct way, Oatmeal can be an important and crucial part of a diet aimed at weight loss. Being healthy as well as delicious, it serves as a healthy and filling food. It is relatively low in calories, and also helps in lowering Cholesterol. As long as you don’t take oatmeal with lots of butter and sugar, it is the perfect low-calorie snack. Adding blueberries, sliced apple, pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. to oatmeal can give you extra nutrition and flavor. It is the best way to start your day since it contains lots of fiber which keeps you full for a longer period of time but Oatmeal is not only for breakfast. It can be used in smoothies, serve as a perfect snack if you are having late night cravings

3.HUMMUS:

It is a dip originating in the Middle East and containing chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and tahini. It can be taken as a nutritious snack and helps in weight loss due to the kind of carbs and proteins present in it. If eaten in the proper way, hummus is one of the perfect snacks for weight loss. The fact that hummus contains carbs that digest slowly makes them a superfood. The protein and fiber in it fill up the belly and stops the hunger pangs for a longer period of time. It contains all the nutritious things you need to eat while on a diet. Hummus contains proteins which also keep the brain sharp and running throughout the day.

 

4.YOGURT:

Yogurt is food containing loads of protein and calcium while being low on the carbs and fats. By taking Yogurt, you can have all the benefits that are in dairy products while maintaining a lesser number of calories. It helps in reducing weight while retaining muscle mass which is crucial when you are dieting since muscle mass helps in keeping high metabolism level. It is a calcium-rich snack that helps in burning fat, thus promoting weight loss. If you replace foods that are not healthy with plain yogurt, the weight loss results will increase. Research has shown that yogurt helps in reducing weight, especially belly fat if taken appropriately. You can flavor the plain yogurt by adding fresh fruit or honey to it. You can take yogurt with several other meals and dishes as well.

5.EDAMAME:

They are green soybeans containing nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, iron, zinc, vitamin C, and E, etc. Edamame is mostly used as a part of a calorie-controlled diet since it only contains 95 calories. Eating Edamame helps in reducing calorie consumption and losing weight. Due to its large protein content, it promotes the feeling of fullness in the stomach and helps with keeping the hunger pangs. You can dip vegetables into pureed Edamame, make a salad with Edamame, or make a high protein juice with added lemon juice. The portion sizes should be controlled while eating Edamame to avoid more calorie consumption and don’t add Edamame in high-calorie recipes.

 

 

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