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Beauty TipsDieting can be difficult when you are hungry between meals, which is why snacking is actually good for you. If you eat snacks, you are more likely to stay on your diet. The key is to find snacks that are not empty calories. There are many good-tasting and healthy snacks you can create, even if you're not on a diet.
Peanut Butter Snacks
Peanut butter is a healthy protein, in moderation. One tablespoon of peanut butter is equivalent to 1 ounce of meat. Combine the peanut butter with another healthy food, and you have a nutrient-dense snack. Put peanut butter on a rice cake. For a chocolate craving, use chocolate rice cakes. Peanut butter on sliced apples is another healthy snack. Try peanut butter on carrots and celery. Peanut butter on one slice of whole-wheat bread supplies you with protein and healthy carbohydrates. Try whole-wheat or multigrain crackers with peanut butter. Graham crackers and peanut butter is another healthy snack.
Ways to Use Cheese
Cheese is a protein that will give you energy and is nutrient dense. Try 10 to 12 multigrain tortilla chips, salsa and 1 ounce of shredded cheddar cheese. Put the cheese over the chips, and microwave them for 40 to 60 seconds. Add the salsa, and you have healthier nachos. Mozzarella sticks are low fat and convenient. Wrap one slice of deli turkey around the cheese for a protein snack. Low-fat cottage cheese is a healthy choice. To 1/3 cup of cottage cheese, add some peaches, pineapple or other fruit for added fiber and carbohydrates. Make sure the fruit is packed in its own juices. Cheese and whole-wheat crackers is always a good choice. Stick with low-fat cheese, and limit it to 1 ounce.
Crunchy Snacks
Crunchy snacks always seem more satisfying. Try 3/4 cup of no-sweetened cereal with 1/4 cups of nuts, or create a trail mix out of Cheerios, chopped walnuts and dried cranberries. Popcorn is a high-fiber choice. To 3 cups of popcorn, add some chopped nuts. To make the popcorn interesting, add garlic or other seasonings. Try nuts you have to shell. Ten large peanuts equal 5 grams of fat. Whole-wheat pretzels with spicy mustard make another crunchy alternative.
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