Just because a snack is considered low-calorie doesn’t mean it has to be unsatisfying.
For instance, even though you’re free to eat three Chips AHOY!
cookies for a little over 150 calories, you won’t be anywhere close to satisfied after.
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“Many people snack on junk food or empty calories that are often high in sugar and saturated fat.
There are plenty of benefits to enjoying ahealthy snack.
“Yogurt contains live bacteria that support gut health, and the protein helps promote satiety.”
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For a lower-calorie snack, just eat half of one of these sandwiches.
saysCaroline Thomason, RD, LDN, CDCES.
“I loveMaine Crisps Co.,” Thomason recommends.
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Grab a handful of raspberries!
“This is great as a low-calorie snack option that will tide you over between meals.”
“Paired with fiber-rich carrots, this snack comes in at just about 150 calories.”
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That’s 15% of the recommended daily value for calcium, whichresearch showsis incredibly beneficial to bone health.
Just remember to leave the skin on your cucumbers to retain this veggie’s high nutritional value.
Best of all, kale chips are super easy to prepare, too.
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“This trend is growing,” says Thomason.
“I loveWilde’s Chicken Chipsfor a fun spin on my favorite salt and vinegar potato chip!
Made from chicken breast, you’ll receive a lean source of protein to boot.”
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“Two tablespoons of walnuts contain less than 100 calories!”
“Plus, they can help you age gracefully.
“Made with egg whites, egg wraps are a new nutrition trend low in calories.
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Are Egg Whites Healthy?
“While peanut butter contains healthy fat, it is a little higher in calories,” explains Goodson.
“Two tablespoons of peanut butter powder provide you with approximately 7 grams of protein,” she continues.
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“Mixed with water, it stays really low-calorie.
Unsure of how to DIY your own chia pudding at home?
Try our recipe forBlackberry Cashew Chia Pudding.
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But when these protein-powered puppies are baked into a crispy chip, you get a satisfying low-calorie snack.
“Harvest Snaps Crunchy Loopsis one of my favorite filling and delicious snacks to recommend,” suggests Gorin.
This story has been updated to include new information, fact-checking, and copyedits.
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