Unfortunately, most snacks these days are definitely not healthy. When you hear "snack," people automatically assume ice cream, chips, pretzels, and sweets first. Nonetheless, it's time to change your mindset and diet. Here are the best healthy snacks to eat that are all low-carb and guilt-free!
Nuts & Seeds
As long as you watch portion control with roasted and salted kinds, nuts and seeds make the perfect healthy snack you can have anywhere. Plus there's a ton of different kinds to choose from:
- Almonds
- Brazil Nuts
- Flaxseed
- Macadamia Nuts
- Pecans
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Sunflower Seeds
- Walnuts
Protein Snacks
These are obviously loaded in protein, but also don't require any cooking or preparation. Grab one of these healthy protein snacks next time:
- Beef Jerky or Beef Sticks
- Deli Meat
- Pepperoni
- Pork Rinds
- Protein Bars
Butter Spreads
Not actual fatty butter, but butter spreads that come from nuts mostly. You can easily have this with whole wheat bread, crackers, fruits, or vegetables, which makes these a convenient and healthy product to have around your house:
- Almond Butter
- Coconut Butter
- Macadamia Nut Butter
- Peanut Butter
Seafood Snacks
If you're in the food for something fishy, you don't have to wait to bake an entire filet or shellfish dish. Try these healthy seafood snack options:
- Sardines
- Seaweed Snacks
- Oysters
Fruits & Vegetables
Many people forget that these are one of the best healthy snacks. Have them raw, cooked, with dip, dressing, or cheese. The possibilities are endless:
- Apples
- Bananas
- Blackberries
- Broccoli
- Kale or Kale Chips
- Olives
- Pickles
Cheese Snacks
No - we're not talking about cheez-its or cheese doodles. There's healthier cheese options you can grab on the go or for a quick snack:
- Cheese Chips
- Cheese Slices
- Cheese Wedges
- Cottage Cheese
- Light Cream Cheese
- String Cheese
Healthy Dessert Options
When thinking about snacks, the simpler the better honestly. If you want a healthy snack that's more like a dessert though, then try one of these sweet options:
- Cocoa Nibs
- Dark Chocolate
- Fruit Popsicles
- Greek Yogurt
- Granola
- Jell-O (sugar-free)
- Toasted Coconut Flakes
- Watermelon
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-Gina
