Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Ideas to Snack on while on a Diet

By Ricardo d Argence

As long as the snacks do not add empty calories experts agree that they are a healthy part of a balanced diet. Until recently I was a dieter myself. Even though I was exercising and had changed my eating habits I still needed a way to enjoy the diet.

If you are finding that you feel hunger pangs on a continuous basis during your low-fat diet, you may not be eating enough. Eating too little will make you feel weak and faint and may even prevent you from losing weight.

any dieters discern that even though they have no difficulty in planning and eating sensible meals, they drop the ball when it comes to snacking. Potato chips, cookies and candy are easy targets for a hungry dieter because they require no preparation and can be eaten quickly before guilt has time to set in. If junk food is your weakness don't even buy it , instead keep a variety of healthy snacks you can grab quickly and you will avoid sabotaging your diet.

It is possible to add nutritious snacks to any eating plan. They won't just enable you to feel full and subsequently able to resist cravings, but in addition they help you maintain your energy level. Since I love to snack, these foods really helped me get through this stage.

Nuts like almonds are high protein and will give you an energy burst. Don't be afraid to eat them just because they are higher in fat and calories. The benefits are there, and, as I've mentioned before, any food is diet-friendly as long as you watch your portion size.

Pre-slice and portion some fruit and vegetables in small bags so they are ready to go when hunger hits. If it ain't easy, then it probably won't happen so remember that planning ahead is everything.

If you dislike milk you can try yogurt as a healthy alternative. Calcium, found in dairy products, has been shown in recent research that it may help in losing weight. A protein punch that will energize and satiate you can be found in a pack of yogurt.

To quickly subdue an attack of the munchies, try a high fiber snack like 94% fat free microwave popcorn.

Make "fiber fills me up" your mantra and always select snacks that are high in fiber but low in fat and calories to help you maintain the filled up feeling. Don't forget to drink water, it will help you see results. So, do some extra research and enjoy. - 15437

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