Healthy swaps for your early morning appetite

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What snacks burns fat?

YES! There are snacks that burn fat! Consuming the right snacks with the right ratio of nutrients to the right calories will help your body stay energized and helps you lose weight. Protein (plus exercise) fuels the growth of lean muscles which boosts the metabolic rate and increases calorie burn. Fiber helps to improve digestion and keeps your body away from sucking in unwanted fats and sugars.

Here are some of the best snacks that consist of low calories and more nutrients

  1. An Apple and skim milk

Any fruit can make a great snack, but it is best to pair it with a bit of protein to make it more satisfying. Unlike carbohydrates which get used up relatively quickly, protein will help you sustain your energy and hunger levels for a couple of hours.

Which is why we picked a protein-fruit pairing: one large apple and one cup of skim milk. This is a duo that will give you 10g of protein and 5g of fiber for just over 200 calories. Which is a great swap for those snacks that consists of nothing but fat and sugar? Remember, natural sugar is not going to cause any harm to your dietary progress.

  1. Cottage cheese filled avocado

This is another fruit and dairy combo, this is a great swap when you’re craving for something rich, creamy and a bit savory. Remember to remove the pit from one-half of an avocado and fill the space with 2 ounces of 1% cottage cheese. For 200 calories, you will get 9 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber which sums up to an all proved no dirty dish!

  1. Canned tuna on whole-wheat crackers

Some of us, however, do not like to incorporate dairy into every snack, which is where a can of tuna (packaged in water) comes in handy. This is another great source of lean protein plus healthy Omega-3s. Sums up for a total of 200 calories, or maybe less you can enjoy 3 ounces of light tuna and 6 whole-wheat cracker which completes with 3 grams of fiber and 20 grams of protein. It’s very delicious and perfect for a swap.

  1. Sunflower lentil spread with pita bread

Lentils are a good source of iron, a metabolism-boosting nutrient that 20% of us don’t seem to get enough of. This is a savory recipe that makes four 180 calorie servings, perfect for a hearty snack. Along with 10g each of protein and fiber, it is satisfying enough to keep you fueled and hunger free until your next meal. In brief here is the ingredient for this snack.

Ingredients: Lentils, lemon juice, salt, pepper, sunflower seeds, celery stalk, scallion, fresh parsley, and pitas

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