Trying to eat healthy and feel full at the same time can sometimes feel like a challenge. Snack-time is often an underestimated part of the equation. Choosing healthy snack options not only wards off feelings of hunger but also helps to boost the metabolism, increase energy levels, and maintain a healthy weight.

Here’s some healthy snack options that help to prevent bad eating habits:

1. ApplesNy-_Medical-weight-loss

Everybody has heard the old adage, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. While apples aren’t a miracle cure for anything, eating them regularly has amazing benefits.

Due to the high fiber and water content in this delicious fruit, eating an apple approximately 30 minutes before a meal helps people eat less and feel fuller for longer.

A large apple contains less than one gram of fat, 115 calories and 5 grams of fiber. The natural sugars also help to satisfy the sweet tooth. If apples aren’t your thing, nearly all fruits make a smart and healthy choice for snack-time, as long as they are consumed in moderation.

2. Almonds

Researchers presented a study at the 2006 Obesity Society Annual Scientific Meeting that showed snacking on almonds can prevent feelings of hunger and also helps people manage their weight.  Not to mention, they are packed with antioxidants, magnesium, and vitamin E.

Almonds are the perfect on-the-go healthy snack option and will help to curb unhealthy eating habits.

3. Vegetable Soup

Several studies have shown that eating a bowl of broth-based soup before mealtime helps people eat less and feel fuller for longer. Make it a bowl of vegetable soup to reduce calories and add nutrients.

With minimal calories, high water content and rich flavor, soup makes a delicious and smart choice for snacking between meals.

4. Pine nuts

Dieters will often avoid eating pine nuts because of the fat and calorie content. However, healthy fats are an essential part of any diet.

Pine nuts contain an omega-6 fatty acid called pinolenic acid, an ingredient that increases the release of satiety hormones, including CCK (cholecystokinin), a hormone that works as an appetite suppressant.

The type of fat found in pine nuts can actually help to reduce cravings and maintain a healthy weight. But remember, it’s important to eat raw pine nuts or pine nut oil in order to retain the nutritional quality.

5. Popcorn

Popcorn gets a bad rap because most people associate it with kernels covered in butter or salt. The truth is, popcorn can be delicious without those things.

For a healthy snack, pop it yourself or buy unsalted and plain microwave popcorn. One cup of popcorn is only 15 calories and is packed with whole grain.

Add some flavor to your popcorn with chili powder, lime zest, cayenne pepper, rosemary, sage, or whatever herbs you prefer.

Healthy Snack Options

Snack-time doesn’t have to feel like a challenge. Try adding these healthy snacks to prevent feelings of hunger and reduce cravings for unhealthy foods.

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