Low-Fat-Snacks

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Incorporating low carb snack in meals is very important as they keep you full and enable you to perform better without adding on weight to your body. Here are few ideas that one can have to change their lifestyle into a healthy living.

The kind of weight loss one gets by incorporating low carb snacks is outstanding. The life has overall become so busy that we hardly have time to think what we are eating. In such a situation, often we start munching while sitting at home or working at office which leads to weight gain and health issues also. Many a times, we also miss out a meal, which holds even worst effect on our health. Here comes into play low carb snack which can be easily included in our healthy diet food and can aid us in losing weight along with eating healthy and balanced diet.

One has to realize that the snacks that come out of vending machines have the worst effect on our health. Candies, pretzels, chips definitely need to be replaced with low calorie snacks that are indeed healthy diet food and contain equal proportion of all important nutrients.

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We tend to eat the wrong things while working. So the best thing to do is to take along some low calorie snacks. One can easily carry nuts and fruits to office. Even children can carry these to schools and while travelling eating healthy diet food would be any day better.

Start replacing the lunch of your child with more of fruits and vegetables. Children should be given more of fresh vegetables along with low fat milk, cottage cheese, yogurt, cheese and nuts as a part of their healthy diet menu.

One can take all these things with themselves to workplace also to munch in between. Here are some more ideas that you can include as diet snack.

o Go for nuts which are rich in proteins. Use nuts in puddings, porridge and even you can have peanut butter instead of regular butter.

o Indeed nothing can beat fruits and vegetables as diet snack. Include apples, berries, grapes, pomegranate and oranges. Make vegetable dips like spinach dip, or hummus. Eat salads and soups as low carb snacks for lunch. Ensure that your dinner is light and you can have milk products for dinner.

Drink adequate water and avoid alcohol, energy drinks and juices. Artificial food is never a low carb snack as many people think. Avoid artificial sweeteners. Even they are not a part of low carb snack.

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Posted in: Healthy on Monday, May 24, 2010 at at 7:49 PM 0 comments  

You are experiencing some irreversible body changes after giving birth though the extent to which these changes affect your body chemistry is totally up you, in this article you will learn how to lose pure fat healthily through fat burning diet plan that you can even formulate yourself. The following tips will help you to a large extent.

Tip #1) Get the Most Nutrients by Controlling Calories

To control your body changes after giving birth you need to first know that not all high calorie giving food are not healthy contrary to what some experts tell you and if you want to stay within your daily calorie needs, especially if you're trying to lose pure fat healthily. You also want to get the most nutrients out of the calories, which mean picking nutritionally rich foods. You should pay particular attention to getting adequate calcium, potassium, fiber, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, and E.

According to the Dietary Guidelines, there is room for what's known as a discretionary calorie allowance. This is for when people meet their recommended nutrient intake without using all their calories. Some dietary experts compare the "discretionary calorie allowance" idea to a household budget which flexibility to have foods and beverages with added fats and sugars, but you still want to make sure you're getting the nutrients you need. For example, a 2,000-calorie diet has about 250 discretionary calories.

Tip #2) Go for Lean, Low-fat, or Fat-free Foods

Fat provides flavor and makes you feel full. It also provides energy, and essential fatty acids for healthy skin, and helps the body absorb the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K to lose pure fat healthily you should consider lean, low-fat, or fat-free foods like chicken without the skin and lean beef or pork with the fat trimmed off.. Fat also has nine calories per gram, compared to four calories per gram in carbohydrates and protein which means if you eat too much fat every day, you may get more calories than your body needs, and too many calories can contribute to weight gain.

Other tips to reduce saturated fat include:

Use non-stick sprays and using olive, safflower, or canola oils instead of lard or butter.
Eat fish instead of meat, which is usually of lower fat saturation.
Go for baked and boiled food instead of fried because more fat is absorbed into the food when frying.

Tip #3) Choose Fresh Fruits

Your fat burning diet plan should contain fruits fresh, frozen, canned, or dried rather than fruit juice for most of your fruit choices. The whole fruit has more fiber, it's more filling, and it's naturally sweet. Some juices, such as orange and prune, are a good source of potassium.

Ways to incorporate fruit in your fat burning diet plan include:

Add it to your cereal
Eat it as a snack with low-fat yogurt or a low-fat dip
Go for fruit smoothie dessert by mixing low-fat milk with fresh or frozen fruit such as strawberries or peaches.

If you follow this short piece strictly you will lose pure fat healthily and permanently.

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Working a 9 to 5 can get in the way of your well being sometimes. Living a busy life can keep you from eating the right meals and snacks. The only food you can get at work tends to be the vending machine down the hall with fatty and high calorie temptations. Maintaining your weight or trying to lose weight, is difficult at work. There are so many bad influences, which keep you from getting your daily nutrition.

Being on the go does not leave you with much time to make healthy decisions about your eating habits. Snacking healthy is very important to your health. Never let anything or anyone get in the way of your health, you have one life treat your body good and it will treat you the same. Here are some nutritious snacks to take along with you at work and on the go.

I personally love Fiber One bars. These individual wrapped bars contain great nutrition giving you 35% of your daily intake of fiber. Each bar is 140 calories, 4grams of fat and 2grams of protein. Fiber is good for you because it not only keeps your digestive system in tact it keeps you fuller longer.

Multi-grain sun chips have 18grams of whole grain, which is good for the heart. They come in a variety of flavors and they are pretty tasty. This hearty snack contains vitamin E, vitamin B6, iron, thiamin, niacin, zinc, magnesium, protein, etc. Vitamin E and B6 are antioxidants, which helps with maintaining good skin, strong immune system, and so much more. One bag is 140 calories and 6 grams of fat.

One hundred calorie packs are also good too. They are individually wrapped cracker or cookies that are made with wheat flour. They are only 100 calories and three grams of fat. Each pack gives you the right amount of portions so that you will not over eat. It contains 4% of iron and 1gram of protein.

They always say an apple a day keeps the dentist away. Apples are low in calories, high in water, which makes you feel full, and are good for the teeth. Apples helps fight cancer, lowers your risk heart disease, has loads of fiber, prevents constipation and are filled with antioxidants. You can be creative with apples, cut them up sprinkle with a little cinnamon or eat them with some plain low-fat yogurt. All fruits are great as a snack; they are full of water, which suppresses the appetite, and are good at giving you your nutritional value. Dried fruits are gives you nourishments too.

One of my favorite favorite snacks is Yoplait strawberry yogurt! I love yogurt especially the nutrition you get from it. It comes in a wide variety of flavors; it is packed with calcium and vitamin D, which is good for bone health. Low-fat yogurt is best, either way you can never go wrong with yogurt.

Raisin Bran Crunch is a whole grain cereal loaded with nutrition, high in fiber, low in sodium and in fat. Pour some in a sandwich bag or a bowl to take along for a snack. It's sweet, crunchy and has many raisins, which is good for your digestive health. One cup is only 190 calories and 1g of fat. Healthy cereals are a great idea as a snack.

Almonds are delicious and have a high potency of vitamin E, which is good for the skin. Almonds contain good fats and protein to give you the energy that our bodies need. Walnuts are a great snack too. Also eating wheat and oat bread for a snack is very smart. These breads have a high value of protein, fiber and good carbohydrates.

Veggies like broccoli and carrots can be a daily snack. Carrots are good for your eyesight, teeth and gums. There are plenty of vegetables to choose from all are great! Healthy drinks like Ensure, V8 and other beneficial drinks are good as well.

Popcorn, this light and tasty snack has loads of fiber and is low on calories, sodium and fat. I am talking about homemade popcorn, not microwaveable popcorn that is loaded with unhealthy fats and high in calories and sodium. Before you go to work, pop you enough to last all week and bag it in small bags.

Fig bars and Quaker Oats snack bars are good too. Both are low in fat and the fig bars very fulfilling. Whole grain muffins are very healthy too. If you are a raisin lover then you will love prunes. Prunes are a very good source of fiber that will not only improve your digestive health, but suppresses your appetite, are loaded with vitamins and lowers cholesterol. They called it natures laxative.

Gum is good too. It might not have nutritional value, but it cleans your teeth after a meal and helps to protect your teeth and gums. Gums like Trident, Extra and Orbit are wise choices. Gum can also help with your sweet cravings and with your weight loss because it has sugar in it and it is low in calories. Dark chocolate has healthy benefits; it is healthier for you than milk chocolate.

Peanut butter is rich in protein it may be high in calories, but it offers you a great deal of nutrition. If you want to watch the calories, you can choose to purchase low-fat peanut butter. It tastes even better with some white or wheat crackers and whole wheat bread.

Hope these ideas can be of help. Wanting to be healthy is easy, but staying healthy can be difficult. By eating, healthy gives you the opportunity to eat more and weigh less. Try to watch what you eat even though it can be hard at times and remember always eat in moderation.

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Posted in: Health, Healthy, LowCalorie, LowFat, Nutritious, Snacks, Weight on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at at 7:10 PM 0 comments  

A common belief amongst dieters is that eating snacks will destroy your diet. Research is supporting the understanding instead that snacks may actually help you stick to your diet as long as you make healthy choices and don't overeat. Snacking can be beneficial to any weight-loss diet. It will help to prevent binging. By having a small nutritious snack you will prevent overeating at your next meal. You can get much-needed extra energy and nutrients by a nutritious snack during the day.

In order to have healthy and easy snacks available, plan ahead. Do your grocery shopping with healthy snacks in mind and don't shop while you're hungry. If you make a list and stick to it and spend the least possible amount of time in the store, you are more likely to come home with good choices. Once you get the foods home, prepare or at least package them in handy serving size bags so they are readily available to you instead of grabbing something harmful to your diet.

Whole grain snacks are easy and healthy snacking options. They are rich in fiber and carbohydrates so they give you energy that lasts. Try low fat whole grain crackers, whole grain crisp breads, and whole grain pretzels.

Fruits and vegetables are simple snacking alternatives. They will provide you with a feeling of fullness that will help you make it until the next meal. They are fat free and have very few calories. In addition, they are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients. Try raw carrots, celery sticks, apples or bananas.

Nuts and seeds are clever snacks that are easy to incorporate into any weight loss diet plan. They provide protein, which helps you feel fuller longer. In addition, they possess mostly monounsaturated fat, which is the healthy kind. Nuts do however contain a lot of calories so do not eat them in large quantities. Soy nuts are a great choice.

Low fat diary products are another healthy snacking solution. Cheese, yogurt and other dairy products are rich in protein and calcium. They are also vital sources of other minerals and vitamins. It is important to choose low fat or light dairy products to limit your caloric intake. Try fat free pudding or light yogurt.

Remember, the key things to remember are that the snacks should be low calorie, you should not allow yourself to over eat them, and nutrition is vital.

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Salsa is a great condiment (and goes well with low-fat refried beans). If you make a stir fry, make sure to use light soy sauce. Water chestnuts add a nice crunch. This clip is brought to you by Lifetime Television's website, myLifetime.com, the ultimate digital destination for women's entertainment and escape.

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Do you ever struggle with what to choose when you are searching for something to snack on? I have struggled my whole life, and have made some of the worst choices that anyone could ever imagine. I am too embarrassed to tell anyone. Struggle no more. Here are a few snack choices to aid in weight loss. I believe that the only choice is the low glycemic choice! Helpful tips to achieve womens health and wellness. Let's stop dieting and live a healthy lifestyle.

-Mozzarella cheese stick

-Celery sticks with laughing cow cheese -½ cup low fat cottage cheese w/ 10 small cherry tomatoes

-½ cup low fat cottage cheese w/ chopped cucumbers sliced cucumbers

-½ cup low fat cottage cheese w/ chopped cucumber and tomatoes

-Sliced raw vegetables: cucumbers, zucchini, yellow squash, broccoli, cauliflower

-½ cup low fat cottage cheese

-Sliced red and yellow peppers w/hummus

-Celery with peanut butter cream cheese

-Celery with smoked salmon cream cheese

-Small handful of peanuts

-12 Almonds Small handful of Pistachios

-Mozzarella and tomatoes salad with balsamic and olive oil

-Edamame Salad

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Posted in: Glycemic, Snacks, Weight on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at at 7:00 AM 0 comments