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We all have been in a position where we’re on a diet, and we’ve been eating healthy all week and we get a craving for something, anything other than what we’ve been consuming, so in many cases we revert back to the same foods that we had previously sworn off.

There are many snacks that we can make without gouging and ruining our diet for the day and in some cases even the week, the key is moderation.

1. Apples and Peanut Butter

• This one is very simple, slice up a freshly washed apple and enjoy it with some silky smooth peanut butter.
• It has some carbohydrates, fiber, and some protein.
• The ideal time to snack on this would be sometime before your workout, perhaps around lunchtime.

2. Whole Grain Chips and Mild Salsa

• Salsa is very low in fat and calories
• Whole Grain Chips are the healthiest option here.
• You’ll get many vitamins out of the tomatoes, peppers, and onions that are in the salsa, as well as a little fiber.

3. Roasted Nuts

• Almonds, Peanuts, basically any kind of nut
• Nuts are high in fat, but it’s good fat that your body needs.
• 1 serving of almonds (about 18 almonds) is about 160 calories with 15 grams of good fats.

4. Whole Wheat Triscuits & Cheese

• I usually go with the Cracked-Pepper and Olive Oil Triscuits to give it more flavor and some zest
• For cheese, I like Monterrey & Colby Jack
• Eat about 5 combo’s of it

5. Yogurt

• Only purchase yogurts that say “made with live and active cultures” on the label.
• Yogurt is made using active, good bacteria, called Probiotics – which means “for life.”  These probiotics help adjust the microflora (the balance of organisms) in the intestines, and act directly on body functions like digestion and immune functions.
• Yogurt is a Dairy product and therefor provides 9 grams of protein (per 6 oz serving), calcium, vitamin b-2, b-12, potassium and magnesium.
• There are all kinds of flavors out there with practically the same caloric content, so you can potentially cure some cravings for worse foods; banana cream pie, lemon meringue, strawberry cheesecake.

The bottom line is that you should be able to dabble in some snacks, but with these healthy alternatives, you can stay sane and still on track to your weight loss goals.  The key is moderation.

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