Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss

When you start on your health journey, one of the greatest challenges a lot of my clients face is learning how to create and find healthy snacks that will support their efforts. If you're removing foods for health issues or removing unhealthy foods like soda, chips, and other snacking items, you'll want to be sure to replace those foods with other healthier options otherwise you'll end up feeling deprived and are more likely to slide back in to your old habits. 

Creating and purchasing healthy snacks doesn’t have to be complicated, nor does it have to require a lot of time and preparation, it's simply a matter of finding what you like and learning what's good for you. 
If you’re looking for a fast and portable solutions to healthy snacking you definitely want to check out these health snacks. 

Here are examples of 10 great snacks, just pick and choose some that sound good to you!

Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss

1. Mini tostada

Spread ¼ cup of refried beans on a small corn tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and a sprinkle of your favorite cheese, feel free to top with hot sauce or a small dollop of salsa.

2. Frozen grapes

Keep grapes in your freezer and pull them out and enjoy them 1 cup at a time. 1 cup is a typical serving size and is equal to a purple container

3. Greek yogurt with fruit

Mix fresh or frozen fruits into half a cup of plain Greek yogurt (make sure it's unsweetened though! Many yogurts have lots of added sugar, equals 1 red and 1 purple)

4. Cinnamon apple

Sprinkle an apple with cinnamon for a treat that tastes more decadent than it is.

5. Strawberries and chocolate

Dip 4 or 5 fresh strawberries (however many fit into the purple container) into 2 squares of melted 100% dark baking chocolate. Again, be sure to use the unsweetened baking chocolate to avoid the extra sugar added. If you find it to be too bitter then you can add a little bit (and I mean an 1/8th of a teaspoon) of honey to the melted chocolate before dipping.

6. Almost apple pie

Try 1 cup of unsweetened applesauce with a hint of cinnamon.

7. Jicama Chop

One and a half cups sliced of jicama and add a splash of lemon juice and a pinch of salt for a tangy, refreshing treat. You can also try sprinkling a tiny bit of cayenne pepper on it for a little bit of spiciness.

8. Café Au Lait

Enjoy 8 ounces of milk  with a shot of espresso (try to find a place that offers organic milk, or ask for an alternative like almond or coconut milk).

9. Carrots with hummus

Crunch on 9 or 10 baby carrots with a side of 2 tablespoons of hummus (a serving of hummus counts as a blue container, which you can even use to take your hummus snack with you wherever you go!).

10. Nuts

A handful of 25 pistachios, 14 almonds, or 12 macadamia nuts makes for a nice “good” fat and protein snack (counts as a blue container).

Another superior snack that can help keep you on track and aid in weight loss and muscle gain is Shakeology. The great thing about Shakeology it is designed with the perfect balance of macronutrients as well as a good amount of vitamins and minerals. Plus it can fulfill that sweet tooth craving and in general will help curb your other cravings, and give you more energy. There are six different flavors to pick from and hundreds of different healthy shake recipes you can try so you will never get bored.

It is not about depriving yourself, it is about choosing foods that will properly fuel your body, provide nutrients, taste good, and satisfy you. Also keep in mind that eating every 3-4 hours is important for some people in helping you stay on track and choosing wisely. Most people tend to not choose healthy foods when they are overly hungry, so if you are one of those people who does better with snacks, make sure to keep your own on hand to turn to so you don't resort to the vending machine.

Keep it simple. Just be prepared and never leave home without snacks and packets of Shakeology. Making sure that you have your snacks on hand will keep your mind and body happy and healthy. Healthy snacking is part of any good nutrition plan because it keeps you in tune with your body’s needs and demands. Don’t feel guilty about your snacks, just choose for your health.

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If you're wondering what the 'containers' things is all about, check out this post. Most of the time I recommend people get the full program, which comes with workouts, my favorite nutritional shake, an eating guide, and the containers. I also offer a FREE 30 minute phone consultation to everyone who orders the program through me because I like to make sure people are getting started on the right track. The full challenge pack is a great value for the price. However, if it's really too much for you at this point in time, you can order just the containers. 

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