The 3 Fat-Busting Snacks Good Any Time Of Year

As a parent, walking through the grocery store looking for healthy snacks for the kids, the choices can be a nightmare.

On the one hand, there are the easy, already make Jello pudding cups, or other processed (comes in a box) junk food.

But on the other hand – and with a little bit of imagination – there are plenty of healthy, unprocessed foods (don’t come in a box) that you can “spruce” up and make into tasty, edible creations that even the pickiest child will eat.

And guess what?

These concoctions are not just for kids…

In fact, they may satisfy any adult craving too (even chocolate), which makes them a perfect alternative to vending machine foods, calorie-loaded muffins, or other pastries that go straight to your hips.

Three Healthy, Low-Calorie Snacks

Now, this list may contain some foods that your kids won’t eat.

But as adults, you have grown up and developed more of a sophisticated palate.

Now, keep this in mind: Most of these snacks are 100 calories or under…

Could satisfy some cravings you may have…

And, they’re really easy to make!

So here they are, in no particular order…

1. The Air Has This Popcorn

Okay, so you may be sitting there thinking, “why is popcorn on this list?  Isn’t it bad for you?”

And the answer is pretty simple: NO!  If the portion is correct and it's free from extra toppings, then popcorn may be a great option for snacking on during the day.

You see, the problem with popcorn is when you load it up with butter and salt in order to make it tastier (think of movie theater popcorn) then the calories end up going out of control.

But, if you pop those kernels the airy way – free from added toppings – then one cup of popcorn may contain right around 100 calories!

Pair this together with 10 almonds or a cheese stick and you may have a wonderfully fulfilling afternoon snack.

2. Spruced Up Bananas

Ok, so you already know that bananas are chock full of fiber and potassium and are low in calories.

And, you know that dark chocolate (60 percent or higher cocoa content) contains powerful antioxidants that are good for lowering blood pressure and damage from free radicals.

Now, combine the two and you have a snack that really should be a dessert!

Using a small portion of dark chocolate to cover your bananas will give you a sweet, yet powerful snack option that is sure to satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings.

And best of all: You get about 100 calories from this decadent snack option!

3. Antioxidant-Rich Shrimp Cocktail

Don’t let the size of the shrimp fool you…

Combine THREE ounces of shrimp and cover them with a tablespoon of homemade salsa and you have one of the best-tasting snack options around!

First, the shrimp is a great source of protein and healthy fat that may control your hunger cravings, and satisfy your appetite.

And the antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals found in the salsa provide important cancer-fighting, heart disease-lowering and free-radical destroying nutrients that your body needs.

Try this simple – yet very satisfying – treat on for size!  This snack is a “shrimpy” 100 calories! 

Snack Smart = BIGGER Weight Loss

If you’re looking for the best fat loss snacks - that don’t taste like cardboard - then look no further than the ones listed above!

Not only are they tasty, but they are low in calories, high on flavor, and chock full of nutrients that will protect your health and boost your fat loss results.