A lot of people see snacking as the "enemy" when they are trying to lose weight. And rightfully so. The types of snacks people eat rarely have any real type of nutritional value and only serve the purpose to fill the void until your next meal.
However, snacking can also be a great weight loss weapon if you eat the right things.
3 Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss
1. Apples
For me, apples are a perfect snack. Mainly because I LOVE them!
Apples contain about 4-5 grams of fibre each, which can be a great asset for your weight loss efforts. Fibre actually makes you feel fuller with eating less (feel free to check out the science behind it, I don't want to get too specific about it in this article).
Another great part about fibre is it will completely clean out your digestive tract. This will contribute to increased digestive efficiency which will allow for less fat storage.
2. Protein Shakes
This may not be considered a "snack" by most, but it is nonetheless a smart option between meals.
We all know that muscle burns calories much faster than fat, right?
Protein facilitates muscle growth which will stimulate your metabolism (thus, burning more calories).
Many people believe protein shakes are only for hardcore body builders. This is absolutely not the case anymore. Heck, my dear mother drinks protein shakes!
3. Beans!
I will be honest. I hate beans. But they are AMAZING snacks for weight loss.
Why?
Simply because they contain humungous amounts of fibre in them! One can of black beans can have 25-30 grams of fibre in it! Obviously you don't need to eat an entire can for your snack, but a little portion goes a long way!
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