Weight Loss Tips: 10 Healthy Snacks to Keep You Slim on the Go

 

Losing weight and eating healthy is no easy task, but having these snacks on hand will help you reach your goals.

Sometimes we get so busy, it's hard to keep up with healthy eating. Next time be prepared with these great snacks that will not only keep you full until your next meal, but they'll keep your diet on track too.

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  1. Protein Bars These are great, but be careful which ones you pick. You should try to aim for no more than 20g of carbs in one sitting so pick a light snack bar with lots of protein.

  2. Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt comes in many flavors and is fat free. Many of the serving cups pack only 80 calories and make for a great quick snack.

  3. Skinny PB&J Grab some organic no sugar added peanut butter and some natural grape or strawberry preserves, smear it on a wheat sandwich thin and you've got a healthy spin on some yummy comfort food.

  4. Rice Cakes They may seem boring but peanut butter, jelly, cream cheese, or any of your favorite toppings can really spruce these up. They're low in calories and have very little fat so they'll fill you up without doing much damage.

  5. Self-Prepared Cranberry Nut Mix Grab about 1/2 cup of almonds or walnuts and the same amount of dried cranberries and you've got yourself a power snack with antioxidents, healthy fats, and a small amount of protein to give you a burst of energy.

  6. Mandarin Nut Salad All you need is Romaine lettuce, about 1/2 cup Mandarin oranges, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, about 3 ounces of grilled meat,and some light citrus or vinaigrette dressing to whip up this delectable tiny snack. Make a larger version for lunch!

  7. Express Oatmeal Oatmeal is one of the best sources of complex carbs around. It's a great source of energy for your busy day. Just add water, nuke it, and voila! Mid-day snack!

  8. Sugar Free Gum Sugar free gum won't fill you up, but it makes for a great way to calm your sweet tooth. With only about 5 calories and 1g of carbs - if any - flavorful sugar free gum is the much better alternative to the naughty delights you encounter everyday.

  9. Single Serving Low Calorie Packs Nabisco makes great 1 serving, 100 calorie packs of healthier versions of your favorite snacks like cookies, crackers, and chips. The main benefit is portion control. You know exactly how much you're eating. Plus, there's something so satisfying about eating the whole thing.

  10. Tuna Packets with Relish Tuna packets are inexpensive and you can take them wherever you go. With only about 80-100 calories and up to 20g of protein you can't go wrong with tuna. Relish can add some guilt-less flavor.


Now when you leave the house for a busy day, you don't have to leave fitness behind. Take it with you!