Maintaining a diet can get pretty difficult. One of the things people struggle with most is giving up on snacking – people get used to their butter scone at tea time or chocolate boost at noon. The good news is you don’t have to give up snacks – you just need to adjust them to your nutritional needs. I’ve asked some of my top personal trainers colleagues for recommendations on their favorite fat burning snacks – here’s what they had to say:
Fruit and low fat dairy
Tricia, a personal trainer in Greenwich:
The fruit satisfies your sweet tooth, and the protein in dairy makes for a more complete meal. Berries are ideal fruits for this with their amazing sugar to nutrient ratio and low-fat yoghurt is low in calories but tastes great.
Smoothies
John, a Crystal Palace personal trainer:
Notice we didn’t say fruit smoothies, which can be packed with calories and probably are not going to help your weight loss efforts (whole fruit: good, smoothies and juice: not so much). A good option would be a smoothie composed of green tea and some source of lean protein, such as quinoa.
Energy bars
Mark, a personal trainer in Greenwich:
Not the perfect weight loss food but life isn't perfect and often you'll need something on the run. Make sure to check the label for nutritional values. You're looking for fewer than 200 calories with at least 10g of dietary fibre and 5g protein.
Edamame
Becky, a Crystal Palace personal trainer:
This soy-based delicacy, popular in the Far East, is a perfect solution for when you just need something to chew: low on calories, rich in protein and fiber, and easy to carry and serve.
I hope you can enjoy these healthy snacks, all of which will keep you full and satisfied while maintaining your weight loss programme. Try to maintain variety and always be on the lookout for other good, easy options, that will compliment your healthy diet.
Fruit and low fat dairy
Tricia, a personal trainer in Greenwich:
The fruit satisfies your sweet tooth, and the protein in dairy makes for a more complete meal. Berries are ideal fruits for this with their amazing sugar to nutrient ratio and low-fat yoghurt is low in calories but tastes great.
Smoothies
John, a Crystal Palace personal trainer:
Notice we didn’t say fruit smoothies, which can be packed with calories and probably are not going to help your weight loss efforts (whole fruit: good, smoothies and juice: not so much). A good option would be a smoothie composed of green tea and some source of lean protein, such as quinoa.
Energy bars
Mark, a personal trainer in Greenwich:
Not the perfect weight loss food but life isn't perfect and often you'll need something on the run. Make sure to check the label for nutritional values. You're looking for fewer than 200 calories with at least 10g of dietary fibre and 5g protein.
Edamame
Becky, a Crystal Palace personal trainer:
This soy-based delicacy, popular in the Far East, is a perfect solution for when you just need something to chew: low on calories, rich in protein and fiber, and easy to carry and serve.
I hope you can enjoy these healthy snacks, all of which will keep you full and satisfied while maintaining your weight loss programme. Try to maintain variety and always be on the lookout for other good, easy options, that will compliment your healthy diet.