Everybody knows that avoiding snacks while dieting is one of the hardest parts of calorie control, and if you’ve had weight loss surgery then finding healthy small meals or snacks can be extra challenging. These seven snacks, however, won’t break your diet and can be found right here in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Pistachios – pistachios are loaded with vitamins and nutrients and they’re also the least calorie dense of all the nuts. That means that you can eat about 50 nuts for 160 calories.
- Bars – the ultimate convenience snack. Bars are portable and if you choose wisely they can have at least 3 grams of fiber and around 200 calories.
- Yogurt and Fruit – choose Greek yogurt which is higher in protein than normal yogurt. Pair it with your favorite fruit for added flavor.
- Peanut butter on bread – pair a healthy whole wheat bread with some natural peanut butter for a rich, protein and fiber packed snack.
- Popcorn – popcorn has gotten a bad reputation as a diet food considering all the fatty not-good-for-you toppings on it. Opt instead for lite popcorn and you can munch away happily.
- Cheese and crackers – 100 percent whole grain crackers paired with light low-calorie cheese makes a tasty and low fat snack.
- Shrimp and cocktail sauce – ask for this next time you’re out and looking for a healthy appetizer. Shrimp is a high protein, low fat food and the cocktail sauce is generally low in calories and fat. It’s a win-win kind of snack.