Need to fill a gap between meals? Try these easy heart-healthy snacks that aren’t too high in calories. If you’re trying to lose weight, 100 calories is a good amount for a snack, although it’s also ok to have more if you’re having an active day.
1. Blueberries and yoghurt
Combine a small handful (40g) of blueberries with a small pot (125g) of plain low-fat yoghurt.
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A piece of fruit can be an incredibly satisfying snack. Portable, easy-to-eat fruits include apples, pears, grapes, grapefruit, and oranges. A small container of berries can be a great, satisfying snack when you're on the go. Fruit contains fiber and minerals and makes a great small snack.
To heighten alertness she recommends low-fat yogurt, cottage cheese, string-cheese sticks or milk (perhaps in your industrial-strength latte). Avoid fat, she says, or you'll feel even fuzzier. Extra perk: The extra calcium helps to prevent osteoporosis, reduce PMS symptoms and improve heart health.
High-protein snacks you could eat on the go include nuts, protein bars, roasted chickpeas, hard-boiled eggs, pumpkin seeds, and low-sodium jerky. Quick-and-easy high-protein snack options include canned fish, overnight oats with berries, wholegrain crackers with cheese, edamame, whey protein shake, and protein balls.
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