Healthy in-between meal snacks for weight loss

Tess October 2nd, 2007

The rat race to the top of the corporate ladder has taken its toll by affecting our lifestyles drastically and bringing about a significant change in our eating habits. Gone are the days when people took home cooked food along to work. Office canteens that earlier supplied simple and healthy lunches have been replaced by fast food counters round the corner. To add to the mess, we not only indulge in fast foods but also eat fast.

We seem to have a total disregard for what, how and when we eat. We eat our meals quickly in a rush to beat the traffic or to be on time for a meeting. We also skip important meals and grab in-between meal snacks that cause obesity. No wonder that the number of obese people around us is fast increasing. Some of the statistics regarding the incidence of obesity are indeed alarming.

If you are on strict diet, you are liable to crave for snacks in between meals. Ensure that you diet is not too frugal and that you do get a stomach-full in each meal. Eating a meager breakfast or lunch is likely to make you reach out for that unhealthy snack after some time.

* Avoid eating in between meals but if you must eat, you can choose to opt for healthy snacks instead of the processed, fried fast foods that are rich in unsaturated oils. Try some of the healthier options that will not add to your weight.
* Fruits are one of the best snacks. The water in the fruit satiates and the fiber content provides the bulk for easy elimination. Fruits are also a good source of various vitamins. If you want some variety try a fruit salad topped with low fat yoghurt and chopped nuts.
* You can innovate and try to combine two snacks into one. Peanut butter with apple is one and yoghurt with crackers is another combination that you can try.
* Frozen yoghurt comes in varied flavors and you are sure to find one that you like. Diary products contain calcium that is good for the bones and rich in proteins. Bacterium present in yoghurt actually helps in the digestive process.
* Tuna is a convenient and easy snack to make. Tuna contains amino acids that are vital for growth and metabolism, Vitamins B1, B3, B6, omega 3 fatty acids, potassium and magnesium. Just take care and check that you buy tuna that is low on sodium.
* Fat free microwave popcorns in different flavors are high on satiation and low in calories can make a good and tasty snack.
* Use whole wheat bread to make sandwiches.
* A bowl of mixed vegetables, raw or sautÃƒÂ©ed, makes a healthy snack. It can even serve as a substitute for a light meal.

The way our society has progressed in terms of weight cannot be undone. But it is never too late and we can change our eating habits. A natural and healthy diet is one of the best weight loss solutions that you can opt for. Weight loss medications are unsafe and most of them are not recommended by the FDA. Following a natural weight loss regime can go a long way in reducing weight slowly and steadily without the risk of regaining the weight you have shed. Herbal weight loss is another weight loss solution that can help in reducing weight, the natural way. Whether you are on a diet or not, snacking the healthier way will go along way to keep you in good shape and health.

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