Low Calorie, High Value Snacks

Why "high value"? Because they taste good and curb hunger. You know you were thinking about that bag of chips, but your body needs something that scores higher on the health meter and gives long lasting satisfaction. Again, learn to love foods that are good for you. Pretty soon, the chips taste like cardboard and you no longer crave that junk food.

This fun article is from Prevention Magazine and here is the link. I will list my favorites here, but go to the article for the entire list:

Greek Yogurt and Berries - This suggested snack is often my breakfast...a cup of yogurt and berries suggested by the obviously fun Tamara Duker Freuman, author of The Bloated Belly Whisperer. Yes, you read that right...The Bloated Belly Whisperer! Imagine the courage and sense of humor that woman has!

Vegan queso and veggies - only 100 calories using one cup queso, one cup baby carrots Most quesos include nutritional yeast - also a good source plant protein and energizing B vitamins. The B vitamins are great for energy.

Walnut Stuffed Dates - only 200 calories Stuffing naturally sweet dates with walnuts makes for an energy-supporting snack that is packed with nutrients and totally satisfies a sweet tooth.

Serving size: 1/4 cup dates (about 5 dates) + 1/8 cup walnuts