Snacks That Will Help You Lose Weight

It might sound strange but there are certain snacks that help to lose weight. Listed in this article are a few of the snacks that help one to lose weight efficiently.

By Sneha A

Friday, April 28, 2017, 12:56

It is a common misconception that snacking is the main cause of weight gain. The truth in fact is that snacking is more of an opportunity to fill up your belly so that you do not end up gobbling every single item on the lunch or dinner table.

However, one needs to stay alert on what one is snacking. Healthy snacking can help you in losing weight by eating more.

It is a way in which you can keep your metabolism rate high and burn the calories.

What you need to do is eat such foods that are low in calorie count but have a high nutritional value. In this way you will be fuelling up your body with all the essential minerals and vitamins while leaving out the unnecessary carbohydrates and fats.

Here in this article we have a list of some great things you can snack upon whenever you feel the hunger pangs in between your meals.

1. Roasted Nuts:

Nuts are a power house of health and energy. You can have them any time and even without roasting but roasting them a little will bring out their natural flavours and you will enjoy them more. You can also add your favourite spices to give a treat to your taste buds.

2. Grapefruit:

Grapefruit has been found to enhance and improve the metabolism if taken regularly in between meals. It helps in controlling the hunger pangs and also lowering the insulin levels.

3. Hardboiled Eggs:

Eggs are very high in protein and also are great in curbing your appetite and thus keeping you away from those unhealthy foods. Apart from proteins, eggs are a power house of a number of other minerals and vitamins. So make sure you add hardboiled eggs to your everyday diet to work your way towards a leaner body.

4. Melon With Hot Sauce:

Hot sauce and melon are both naturally very low in calories. In fact, hot sauce increases your metabolism and helps in burning off the fat. This combination of sweet melon and the zingy hot sauce does not only appeal to the taste buds but also stimulates the body to shed off a few pounds. Add this combo to your snack list.

5. Cucumber And Tomato Salad:

Cucumbers and tomatoes are both known to help in reducing weight. Chop off a few cucumbers and tomatoes, add some olive oil, salt and pepper and some fresh parsley to make it taste better. It's okay if you wish to avoid the salt and oil. Feast on this salad as much as you want if you feel the desire to eat something in between your meals.

6. Raspberry-Apple Smoothie:

Blend together ½ cup of raspberries (fresh or frozen), ½ chopped apple, ½ cup of low fat yogurt, 2 tsp psyllium powder and a few ice cubes. You can also add unsweetened soy protein powder if you wish. Blend all these till they have a smooth texture and enjoy this high-fibre low calorie smoothie anytime.

7. Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie:

Strawberries are enriched with vitamin C, antioxidants and minerals. It is also very good for keeping your skin young and fresh. In a blender add a cup of low fat yogurt, one ripe banana, ½ cup sliced strawberries and 1/4th cup of soy milk (vanilla). Blend these together to make a thick smoothie and enjoy.