Healthy Snack Options

Replacing high-calorie, sugary snacks with healthier options can promote weight loss and help keep you on track towards your weight loss goals.

Like meals, nutritious snacks should revolve around fresh, whole ingredients.

Here are some weight loss friendly snack ideas:

• Small handful of nuts
• Sliced fruit with unsweetened yogurt
• Vegetable chaat
• Sprout salad
• Roasted pumpkin seeds
• Sliced fruit with nuts or nut butter
• Roasted chickpeas (channa)
• Hummus with vegetables
• Bean salad
• Salted popcorn
• Unsweetened kefir
• Homemade trail mix
• Fennel seeds
• Fresh fruit with cheese
• Broth-based vegetable soup

If you are craving a sweet snack to have with evening tea, swapping out your usual dessert for fresh, sliced fruit might do the trick.

For another healthy dessert option, top unsweetened yogurt with cooked fruit and crunchy nuts for a satisfying combination.

SUMMARYWhen choosing a snack, pick a nutritious option that is low in sugar and high in nutrients. Vegetables, fruit, cheese, nuts, seeds and unsweetened yogurt all make excellent snack choices.