Top 10 Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss

If you thought that snacks could only be unhealthy, then you were wrong! Most snacks are high on saturated fat and cholesterol but it might come as a surprise to some that there are many types of healthy snacks available out there and some can also be easily made at home to fill your appetite related urges.

In fact some of the healthy snacks can also help people to lose weight! Surprising but true. The following is a list of the top 10 healthy snacks for weight loss:

1. Nuts

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The first and the most nutritious snack which can help people to lose weight is nuts. Nuts are readily available and some nuts like pistachios can be eaten in large quantities as well. In fact around 50 pistachios contain only 160 calories.

2. Chips

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The next item on this list is chips. Popchips are neither baked nor fried and thus are pretty safe to eat in plenty. In fact there are many different flavors of these chips to choose from.

3. High Fiber Bars

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High fiber bars is another snack item which is a superb snack that does not tend to put weight on people. This is a portable kind of a snack which can fill the belly and also taste good.

4. Fruit and Yogurt

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Fruit and Yogurt is the fourth item on the list. Greek yogurt has higher protein level than normal yogurt and can be added with pomegranate seeds to neutralize the sour taste and make it anti-oxidant rich.

5. Peanut Butter Sandwiches

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Peanut butter sandwiches make for healthy snacks and work best with whole grain breads. If this sandwich doesn’t satisfy your appetite, combine it with a banana.

6. Low fat Chocolate Milk

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Low fat chocolate milk is not just an item for the kids but can be enjoyed by everyone. These chocolates are a great source of protein and calcium in addition to minerals and vitamins.

7. Muffins

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The next item on this list is muffins. Muffins are available in many flavors and it is better choosing a high fiber muffin for better health results.

8. Lite Popcorn’s

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Lite Popcorn’s can also be eaten as healthy snacks in order to lose weight. This is a high fiber food item and contains a lot of grain. Just make sure your lite popcorn doesn’t have a lot of butter.

9. Cheese and Crackers

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Cheese and crackers also make it to this list. Ak Mak crackers are 100% whole grain crackers and are quite tasty as well.

10. Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce

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Shrimp with cocktail sauce is yet another healthy snack which helps one to lose weight.