6 Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss
Did you know by eating healthy snacks for weight loss, you can deal with cravings while losing weight? You might think snacking and losing weight are enemies, but there are ways to curb your between-meal hunger pangs without derailing your plans to slim down. We’ve compiled a list of six healthy snacks for weight loss that will satisfy your appetite for savory or sweet treats.
Savory Snacks
Does your palate tend toward salty and savory tastes? You don’t have to deny your cravings even though you’re trying to eat better.
THRIVE Bites Popcorn Chips are a quick and easy thing to grab even if you’re in a hurry. They come in four delectable flavors – honey BBQ, white cheddar, movie theater butter and sweet jalapeño. Their crisp texture crunches like potato chips but they have only 110 to 120 calories per package and they give you a protein boost. The best part? You can snack healthy wherever you are. Add the fact that they’re easy to eat on the go, and you have a nearly perfect savory healthy snack.
For a fresh snack that’s full of nutrients and promotes weight loss, munch on raw vegetables and hummus. Chickpeas, hummus’ traditional base, are rich in insoluble fiber and are a slow-burn carbohydrate. Both of these factors contribute to the Middle Eastern spread’s weight-loss benefits. Two staple ingredients, olive oil and tahini, have anti-inflammatory attributes. Plus, cumin seeds and coriander, often used in hummus, burn fat. Both of those and lemon juice, another ingredient, help your body debloat.
Even when roasted, chickpeas on their own aid in appetite control by making you feel full longer because of their high-fiber content. They’re also “nutrient-dense,” packing a few key elements (including potassium and iron) and protein into their low-calorie shells.
Are you looking for something a little heartier? Skip the average beef jerky in favor of THRIVE BITES made with premium-grade beef from whole muscle beef brisket. Each serving contains 16 grams of protein while being 98% fat free. Choose from savory garlic, sweet & spicy and black pepper & sea salt.
Sweet Snacks
You can also make your sweet tooth happy without the empty calories that usually accompany sugary treats.
THRIVE PRO is a nutritional protein bar that gives you 20 to 21 grams of sequentially delivered protein, 11 grams of fiber and a mouthful of flavor, but has only one to two grams of sugar. Indulge in your favorite dessert – cookies and cream, cinnamon roll, birthday cake or lemon meringue – while feeding your body fuel before or after your workout. Or enjoy a bar as an afternoon pick-me-up.
For breakfast or a midmorning energy lift, try Greek yogurt with berries. Greek yogurt contains conjugated linoleic acid, which assists in weight loss and maintenance of insulin resistance. A healthier alternative to regular yogurt, plain Greek yogurt is higher in protein but lower in carbs and sugar. Toss in a few berries for natural sweetness and antioxidants, along with a metabolism boost. Your tongue and your belly will thank you.
When you’re hungry for a treat, reach for any of these healthy snacks to gain weight-loss benefits and lose those pounds, to make your whole body happy!
