Snacking is an area that makes or breaks many people’s fat loss success. That’s why in this article I’m going to be helping you avoid calorie rich, processed snacks and listing five healthy and natural snacks which contain 100 calories or less.
- Small Banana = 90 Calories
A small banana is an excellent replacement for chocolate bars and is filling, sweet and satisfying. In addition to the low calorie count, a small banana contains high levels of fiber (which supports your digestive system and keeps it healthy), magnesium (which supports your bones and teeth), potassium (which supports smooth muscle contractions, regular heartbeats and more) and vitamin B6 (which helps your body extract the full energy and nutrition from the foods you eat).
- Blueberries = 84 Calories Per Cup
Blueberries are sweet, juicy and delicious and contain just 84 calories per cup. They’re also incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed on their own, mixed with other fruits, combined with other nuts or sprinkled on top of Greek yogurt. In terms of nutrition, blueberries are packed full of plenty of essential nutrients including anthocyanins (which protect against cancer, improve blood flow and more), vitamin C (which helps your body produce collagen) and vitamin K (which helps your blood to clot).
- Carrot Sticks & Hummus = 100 Calories Per Serving (1 Cup Of Carrot Sticks & 2 Tablespoons Of Hummus)
Carrot sticks and hummus are an excellent alternative to potato chips and dip. The combination of light, crunchy carrots and nutty, creamy hummus is very tasty and sure to satisfy any hunger cravings between meals. In addition to this, snacking on carrot sticks and hummus will supply your body with lots of vitamin A (which boosts your eyes and supports healthy vision), various B vitamins and vitamin K.
- Medium Apple = 95 Calories
Apples are portable, sweet and healthy. There are plenty of different varieties available, each with varying levels of sweetness, so you can easily find one that matches your own personal taste. Plus, at just 95 calories per medium apple, they’re an excellent choice when you’re trying to lose weight. Apples are rich in both fiber and vitamin C which promote optimal digestive health and help your body produce connective tissues.
- Sweet Potato Chips = 94 Calories
Sweet potato chips are another excellent alternative to processed potato chips. By making them yourself you can slash the calories in your chips while still enjoying the same great flavor and by using sweet potatoes you can load up on vitamin A, manganese (which supports the production of important enzymes and hormones in your body) and vitamin C.
To prepare a serving of potato chips, pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Then slice a small sweet potato into small chip shaped segments that are 1/8 inch thick. Arrange the segments on a baking sheet, drizzle a teaspoon of olive oil on top of them and then sprinkle half a teaspoon of salt on top. Bake the sweet potato chips in the oven for 25 minutes (flipping them once halfway through) and then remove them from the oven, turn off the oven and let them cool for an hour. After an hour, place them in a sealable plastic food bag, carry them with you and enjoy them whenever you like.
Summary
If you stick to these five healthy snacking options, you’ll never have to worry about the impact eating between meals has on your fat loss success again. So ditch the chips and the candy and use these low calorie suggestions to clean up your snacking habits today.
