Contrary to popular belief, snacking is actually very beneficial. It
helps to refuel your body, maintain blood sugar and energy levels and
control your appetite.
Healthy snacking will help your body get the nutrients it needs and help you avoid overeating at meal times.
Indulge
in these guilt-free snacks. Remember we encourage an anti-inflammatory,
low-glycemic, paleo-style diet for weight loss and wellness. A body
must get healthy before it can lose weight.
1. Fruit and Yogurt
Parfait.Organic plain yogurt is best. Yogurts with added flavors are
higher in sugar. Instead, flavor your yogurt with fruit. Blueberries are
an excellent choice as they have a lower glycemic content that will
help balance blood glucose and insulin levels.
2. Romaine Lettuce Wrap With Organic Turkey and a Slice of Raw-Milk or Skim Mozzarella Cheese.
Romaine
lettuce contains the highest nutritional and fiber content of all
lettuce. Turkey is 94% protein which helps you to lose weight by
boosting your metabolism and decreasing hunger. Adding raw milk
grass-fed cheese not only adds flavor but also adds calcium without any
harmful hormones or preservatives. A great source for grass-fed wild
meat, game and poultry is at U.S. Wellness Meats.
3. Veggie Sticks
With Cottage Cheese Dip. Non-starchy vegetables contain almost eight
times the amount of fiber found in whole grains. Fiber is essential for a
healthy digestive system. Fat-free organic cottage cheese makes an
excellent low calorie snack.
4. Shrimp Cocktail Shrimp is 90% protein. Try dipping it in some cocktail sauce for a low calorie, high protein snack.
5.
A Handful of Nuts. Walnuts are the best choice as they're rich in
protein and fiber but they also contain a high dose of omega 3 fatty
acids (good fats) as compared to other nuts. Healthy fats help lower
your risk of disease. Omega-3s are anti-inflammatory, meaning they help
prevent inflammatory diseases such as stroke or heart disease. People
who are overweight are actually suffering from an inflammatory
condition.
6. Celery Sticks and Almond Butter. This is a great
combination of protein, monounsaturated fat and energy. Almond butter is
a healthier alternative to peanut butter as it contains no added
ingredients or preservatives and better fats. (peanuts are a legume not a
nut)
7. Deviled Eggs. Eggs are very high in protein which makes
them a great snack. My Guacamole Deviled Eggs are a great high-protein
healthy snack with good fats.
8. Herring Wraps. Buy a few tinned
containers in a few different flavored sauces such as tomato or tangy
mustard, herring fillets are high in omega 3 fish oils. Don't but if
they are in soybean oil. Try wrapping them in a few leaves of romaine
lettuce.
9. Banana Nut Pop. Dip a banana in plain organic yogurt and roll in walnuts or coconut. Freeze. Yummy!
Bananas
are a great source of fiber and potassium. They do have a high sugar
content so eat in moderation. Coconuts have anti-microbial, anti-viral
and anti-bacterial properties and are one of the best sources in the
world for MCFA (medium-chain triglyceride fatty acids)
10. Lemon
Tuna Avocado Snack. Halve an avocado and scoop out the flesh. Mix with
lemon juice and tuna. Serve in the shells. Good protein, good fat.
Avocado's
are high in monounsaturated fat and potassium. Tuna is a great source
of protein, omega-3 fatty acid and is very nutrient-dense. Protein
builds muscle which in turn burns more calories to help you lose weight.