To lose weight the healthy way you should aim to eat smaller meals more often. Regular snacking will help to increase your energy levels, metabolism and control hunger pains. Choose snacks that contain a lot of fiber and protein to control blood sugars and carbohydrate cravings.

Portion control is the key to permanent weight control so it is important to consume a healthy serving size. Read nutritional labels correctly and look for snacks that are between 100-200 calories, under 3 grams of fat, less than 200 mg of sodium and at least 2 grams of fiber.

Next time you’re looking for a healthy snack choose:

  •  Whole grain crackers and low fat cheese 
  •  Vegetable sticks with hummus
  •  Fresh fruit and yogurt
  •  A protein shake 
  •  Melba toast and tuna
  •  Low fat granola bars
  •  Air popped popcorn
  •  Baked pita chips and salsa

Fill your fridge with vegetables and fruits which make perfect low fat quick snacks. Take the time to wash and chop vegetables after you buy them. Always have a fresh vegetable tray in your fridge for healthy munching, especially when you are preparing meals. We can consume a lot of extra calories grazing, munching on foods while preparing a meal. 


Stock your pantry with whole grain and high fiber snacks. The more fiber a product contains the longer it will fill you up. The less ingredients a products has, usually the healthier it is. If a processed products contains ingredients you can’t pronounce, it is best not to buy it.

For extra weight loss choose to snack on whole fruits and not fruit juices. Fruit juice is processed and contains little fiber compared to a whole fresh fruit. For example orange juice may contain 1 gram of fiber per serving, while an entire orange contains 3-4 grams of fiber. Fruits are higher in carbohydrates and calories than vegetables, so for weight loss it is best to choose vegetable snacks over fruits.

Do you have a favorite healthy snack you enjoy munching on? What's your favorite, Positive Change approved snack? Share your healthy snack tip with other blog readers by posting your comments below.

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