A 2010 study from the University of North Carolina found that most of us eat nearly 600 calories a day—roughly a third of our food—in snacks rather than meals.
1. Apple & Skim Milk It’s extremely beneficial to your health for a protein-fruit pairing: one large apple and one cup of skim is just one example. This duo will give you 10 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber for just over 200 calories. Almost every fruit is going to make a great snack, but you usually want to pair it with a bit of protein to make it more satisfying. It will keep you feeling full longer.
2.Nabisco 100% Whole Grain Fig Newton’s Yep Siddiqu “The Personal Trainer” is recommending a cookie for a snack, but for my sweet lovers this will curb your desire for something really sweet. Once I found out Fig Newton had a whole grain option I had to research it. Two cookies have 110 calories, 2 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 1 g protein, 2 g fiber, 12 g sugar (some of which comes from the figs). Fiber, meanwhile, helps improve digestion and keeps you from binging on fats and sugars.
3.Canned tuna on whole-wheat crackers Protein in snacks is recommended but you definitely don’t want to overdo it on the dairy or shakes. A can of tuna (packaged in water) is an alternative source of lean protein plus healthy Omega-3s. For about 200 calories, you can enjoy 3 ounces of light tuna and 6 whole-wheat crackers—complete with 3 grams of fiber and 20 grams of protein.