Saturday, November 1, 2008

Ideas to Snack on while on a Diet

By Ricardo d Argence

Most people think you have to be hungry all the time while on a diet, but their is certain cooking you can do for a diet and some yummy snacks for dieters. With the exception of empty calories, snacking is great for a healthy and balanced diet. Not long ago I was on diet too. Naturally I worked out and altered my eating style, however I needed to discover how to enjoy the diet.

If you are finding that you feel hunger pangs on a continuous basis during your low-fat diet, you may not be eating enough. Eating too little will make you feel weak and faint and may even prevent you from losing weight.

any dieters discern that even though they have no difficulty in planning and eating sensible meals, they drop the ball when it comes to snacking. Potato chips, cookies and candy are easy targets for a hungry dieter because they require no preparation and can be eaten quickly before guilt has time to set in. If junk food is your weakness don't even buy it , instead keep a variety of healthy snacks you can grab quickly and you will avoid sabotaging your diet.

Yes, it's true you can work healthy snacks into any diet. Not only will they help you feel satiated and therefore less likely to give in to cravings, they will also help keep your energy up. I am definitely a snacker and these are some of the foods that helped get me through it.

Almonds are a nut high in protein that can boost your energy levels. There is no need to fear foods that have a high fat and calorie content. There are definitely advantages , and as stated before, no food has to be excluded from a diet as long as you keep your portion size in check.

When hunger hits, be sure to have already pre-sliced and portioned off fruits and vegetables and small bags so they are ready to be consumed. Do not procrastinate, you may run out of time later.

Yogurt is a great way to sneak dairy into your diet if you don't like drinking milk. Dairy products contain calcium, and recent research has shown that calcium may actually help us lose weight. There are regular and reduced fat varieties and many brands of yogurt. Yogurt packs a protein punch that will help you feel energized and satiated.

Microwave 94% Fat Free Popcorn is a great high fiber snack that will fill you up and keep those munchies in check.

Make "fiber fills me up" your mantra and always select snacks that are high in fiber but low in fat and calories to help you maintain the filled up feeling. Don't forget to drink water, it will help you see results. So, do some extra research and enjoy. - 15252

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