Slim Tip: Surviving the Snack Attack
When it comes to snacks, most people think, "Chips! Cookies! Oh goody–pudding cups!" No. That's what I call a "snack attack." Snacks are not meant to be mini-meals. They are supposed to tide you over until your next meal. The silver lining? They can actually help you achieve a slimmer shape. Snacks prevent overeating come mealtime. I honestly snack all day long. It helps me stay satisfied. (Don't you always make the worst diet decisions when you're famished? I do.) Needless to say, instead of starving yourself between each meal, have a nutritious snack. It will help get your metabolism pumping and your body burning calories too.
Instead of those chips and pre-made snack packs, opt for one of my favorite healthy snack suggestions:
Grapes & Grahams: Take one graham cracker and split it into two squares. Spread each square with a light layer of cream cheese. Then sprinkle eight halved grapes over the top. It sounds strange, but it's so delicious!
Pear/Apple & String Cheese: To curb your sugar cravings, have a piece of fruit with a side of cheesy protein (my favorite type of protein). Cheese is packed with calcium and according to good old Everyday Health, calcium "can help adjust your body's fat-burning machinery."?
Greek Yogurt: Have a cup of Greek yogurt. If it's plain, drizzle a little agave nectar over it and top it off with a few berries or slivered almonds. Greek yogurt is packed with protein, which will keep you feeling full. Plus it has a lot of calcium too!
Hummus & Veggies: This is my favorite snack. The hummus is made from chickpeas, which is rich in protein and fiber. It's low fat and filling. Perfection!
What's your favorite snack?
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XO Lauren
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Photos: Diabeticlivingonline, Healthforthewholeself, Pinterest, Thischickcooks
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My go to snacks are usually veggies with hummus or a few tablespoons of mixed nuts. Can't go wrong there! -
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Love these snack choices and they sound plus look delicious!
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Love these ideas!! Do you have any ideas of snacks that could be traveled with to school?! Thanks Lauren<3
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my favorite snack is a fruit bowls, i love the refreshing taste of all the different fruits!
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My favorite snack to eat when i get hungry would have to be almonds or carrots & cucumber w. dressing , am realli tryin to incorporate healthy alternatives now to beat a junk food cravin ;)
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you know those delicous snack dips? Where you use the sour cream with GREEK YOGURT (plain) and dip in your vegetables! Delicious and packed with protein to hold you over. Another one: Tuna (in WATER) with mustard (NOT MAYO), cut-up pickles, cucumbers, carrots, basically anything you want. Carry it around, you'll always feel satisfied.
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Yogurt with fruits is the perfect snack. It is so good and you never have to starve!
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Greek yogrut is so yummy!! Did you know that you can substitute the butter you use in baking cookies with greek yogrut. Greek yougrut is a great way to substitute butter out in baking and the best part is that it adds more nutrients to your sweets and lowers the calories ;)
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Apple slices, whole wheat crackers like Triscuit,or a yogurt smoothie is my choice. By 3pm Im in need of carbs and fiber or I want to fall asleep!
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lovvvveee vanilla yogurt & mixed berries topped with granola or vanilla yogurt topped with pineapple chunks & toasted coconut
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absoutely LOVE all of these for snacks! peanut butter & banana on a rice cake is a great snack, too.
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Check out my lovely Bellle Vegetables that you can make in 15 minutes! <3 http://theclassyitgirl.wordpress.com/2012/03/01/bon-appetit-belle-vegetables/
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my favorite snack is whole wheat crackers with hummus spread on top, topped with carrot and avacado. yum!
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