Top 6 Snacks for Weight Loss

I've compiled my favorite snacks that will help you manage your waistline and keep you full until your next meal. These are foods that I keep in my house on a regular basis. It would do you good to make sure you have one of these snacks on your person at all times for emergencies. I find that many poor food decisions are made because you get too hungry without proper food choices and your willpower fails. If you know you have a healthy option to tide you over, you are less likely to make poor choices.


1. Hummus + Veggies: Whether you make your own hummus or buy it at the store, it is a creamy dip for your crispy, crunchy vegetables. When you're craving chips, the crunch of fresh veggies will help you satisfy that craving. Just make sure you don't overdo-it on your hummus serving sizes.

2. Fresh Fruit: Sweet and satisfying. With so many different fruits to chose from, there's sure to be a few that you like. Chose one piece for easy grab-n-go or make a fun, colorful fruit salad.

3. Apples + PB: One of my favorite afternoon indulgences! This is a great snack because the peanut butter will keep you full for a long time. You could definitely get yourself in trouble here, though. Just 2 Tbls of PB is about 200 calories. Yep. BUT, you really don't need all that much. Measure out your peanut butter the first few times and you'll be able to eyeball it in the future. Also, make sure you use natural PB. No artificial sweeteners or preservatives, etc.

4. Kale: Kale chips! The best thing since popcorn! Here's what you do: Clean kale thoroughly, dry thoroughly. Tear into chip-size pieces. Spray with olive oil spray and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes until dark and crispy. Kale is also a great addition to smoothies and shakes!

5. Non-Fat Greek Yogurt: Lots of protein, no fat. Creamy and delicious! There are so many varieties of Greek yogurt nowadays so just pick ones with the lowest sugar and the best taste to you. If you buy the plain kind, you can add your own fruit and save on some added and refined sugar.

6. Raw Almonds: Serving size: 1/4c I say that first because it's so easy to eat so many of them! If you pre-measure these into snack baggies, you'll be prepared. You'll be able to grab-n-go and they're easy to store them in your book bag or purse or car.