But snacking is where many of us get into a lot of trouble because of the excess of refined carbs. fat, and salt found in most packaged, processed snack foods.
Healthy snacking is actually pretty easy: add more fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, and whole grains to your diet instead of junk food.
By eating the right types of snack foods between meals, you can actually lose weight. Why? Because first, you take in less calories and more nutrients with these snacks. And second, you’ll feel more full and less likely to eat more when lunch or dinner rolls around.
Below you’ll find a variety of healthy snack ideas along with nutrition information for each. Feel free to experiment and mix and match some of these. Also, adding fresh herbs like basil, parsley, dill, rosemary, chives, and thyme can help spice up many of these healthy snacks. And lastly, watch your salt intake when snacking. Choose no - or low-sodium options whenever possible.
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