What Are the Best Snacks for Weight Loss?
When it comes to weight loss, some people feel the pressure to not eat enough or to avoid snacking in between meals. And yes, snacking on sugary, ultra-processed snacks during meals can pack on extra calories and leave you feeling hungrier, but chowing down on healthy weight loss-friendly snacks during a mid-afternoon slump can give you the boost your body needs and help you reach your goals. When it comes to choosing the healthiest snacks, where should you start?
“The right snack can help support a person’s weight loss goal by filling nutrition gaps, promoting satiety, and potentially supporting one’s metabolism, depending on what is being consumed,” says Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, registered dietitian and author of The First Time Mom’s Pregnancy Cookbookand Fueling Male Fertility. “Instead of leaning on ultra-processed snacks that have a low nutritional value, opting for whole-food snacks like fruits, veggies, nuts, and whole grain options should be your focus.”
To learn more about the best snacks you can enjoy to help you achieve your personal goals, we had a handful of experts choose their favorites that you can easily stock up on. Read on, and for more healthy eating advice, check out the 7 Eating Habits That Are Destroying Your Body.
Excerpted from Eat This, Not That!
