If you open your cupboards and fridge, what percentage of foods do you use for snacking? Researchers say that more than 25 percent of our daily calorie intake consists of snacks, and for many of us, most of those fattening calories are consumed in the evening, says weight loss expert Cynthia Sass. So what can you do when you feel hungry between meals and want an option that won't add too many calories? We researched what the experts have to say, and are sharing their most scrumptious slimming tips below.
Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM
Heidi says that you should choose a snack with two or more food groups, such as protein and whole grains. Her faves include:
Dr. Stephanie Walsh of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Do you think of snacks as something special or a treat? Instead, Dr. Walsh urges that you consider them to be healthy mini meals. And she offers a recipe for healthy trail mix that fulfills that requirement.
Trail Mix Recipe
18 servings (½ cup each)
Ingredients
Preparation: Combine all ingredients and serve.
Toby Smithson of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic
How many calories are in your snack? Toby suggests you play it safe by knowing how many so that "you won’t over spend your calorie budget for the day." Among her yummy suggestions for snacking:
Dr. Michael Roizen
Fruits and veggies play a big role in Dr. Roizen's recommendations because they are "easy to keep on hand, delicious to eat." He suggests:
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