25 Of The Best Snacks You Will Not Gain Weight

Many people fail to eat enough during main meals or just like to indulge in something in between from time to time. We often choose very harmful products, full of sugars, preservatives and a bunch of unnecessary ingredients, provide ourselves with hundreds of empty calories and imperceptibly gain weight.

To avoid all this, it is good to prepare appropriate snacks that we always have on hand and consume them safely, without worrying about harmful ingredients and the risk of extra pounds. Here is our list of the best ones:

1. A bowl of raw nuts

We know that it is not surprising that nuts come first. Of course, they are a great choice - they create a quick feeling of satiety, and on the other hand extremely useful - they are full of a number of essential vitamins, prevent depression. Despite their high calories, they are a great choice to make if you do not want to gain extra pounds, and it is even possible to help you lose weight.

2. Red peppers with guacamole

Peppers are extremely healthy, full of fiber and almost no calories. Not to mention the useful substances - beta carotene, antioxidants, vitamin C (1 pepper contains 300% of your daily vitamin needs). With a combination of delicious pepper and about 80 grams of guacamole you create a real balanced breakfast of fat and fiber, and in the end you will have consumed no more than 200 calories.

3. Yogurt with berries

Fruit yogurt is nothing new. Milk contains calcium, potassium and protein, and the latter will help you feel full faster. Combining them with fruit, you get a really full of vitamins and antioxidants breakfast that will satiate you, and the calories again remain negligible. Combine about 100 grams of milk and 50 grams of fruit for a complete breakfast.

4. Apples with peanut butter

For us Bulgarians, peanut butter is a rather unknown product, but it is already in almost every hypermarket. It's time to try it! And here is some useful information about it - it helps reduce bad cholesterol and triglycerides, and on the other hand raises good cholesterol.

Apples are one of the best and most vitamin-rich fruits we know.

Combine the fruit with peanut butter, but do not overdo it with the latter. Although you are unlikely to gain weight, you can easily get carried away with it and increase too many calories. On an apple is enough to add 1 tablespoon of butter.

5. Cottage cheese with flaxseed and cinnamon

Cottage cheese is similar to cottage cheese, but has a different texture, resembling small grains, the aroma is slightly vanilla and the taste is very delicate. This cheese is full of protein, which guarantees long satiety.

Flaxseed is one of the best seeds that controls blood sugar and helps lose weight. Combine with cottage cheese and a little cinnamon to taste.

6. Celery with cream cheese

Celery stalks (celery) are very tasty and full of fiber, luteolin, which fights inflammation. Fill a few slices of celery with cream cheese and enjoy a delicious fresh breakfast.

7. Coconut

Coconut is the perfect nut and can be used in so many different recipes. Stimulates metabolism, improves brain function. Make your own coconut chips by cutting the coconut into thin slices and baking it briefly in the oven. Still, you can find ready-made coconut chips, which are extremely tasty and useful.

8. Cucumber with hummus

Try the combination of cucumber and hummus. Cucumber contains vitamin E, and hummus combines chickpeas, garlic and olive oil - all healthy products.

A whole cucumber in combination with 100 grams of chickpeas is a feast that will not increase your calories for the day.

9. Fruit of choice

Simply put, snacks don't have to be complicated. You can buy a banana, apple, pear, peach and any of your favorite fruits and eat it with a clear conscience.

10. Cherry tomatoes with mozzarella

The combination of tomatoes with mozzarella is a delight for taste buds.

Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C, potassium and lycopene (an antioxidant that reduces the risk of cancer and heart disease).

Mozzarella is high in protein, calcium and vitamin B12. It also lowers the risk of heart disease as well as cholesterol.

A cup of cherry tomatoes and about 60 grams of mozzarella will give you 200 calories.

11. Whose pudding

The small grains whose superfood is in our time, they fight inflammation and improve heart health. They are suitable for everyone, and in combination with a little yogurt and fruit will give you energy without accumulating extra calories.

12. Hard-boiled eggs

Eggs are probably the most perfect food and are definitely in the top 3 products to consume if you want to lose weight.

Eggs are full of vitamins, and the risk of raising cholesterol from eating them is a myth that has long been debunked. So, if you love eggs, there is no reason to limit them. Two large hard-boiled eggs contain about 140 calories and 30 grams of protein. They will satiate you for a long time.

13. A piece of yellow cheese

Don't worry about eating cheese and yellow cheese if you're worried about saturated fat. What you need to be careful about is not to overdo it, because they are quite high in calories and delicious, which sometimes makes us overdo it. About 60-70 grams are enough to satiate until the next meal, which is about 200 calories.

14. Veal pastrami (jerk)

Jerky beef pastrami is very popular around the world. This pastrami is convenient to eat anywhere, because of the way it is prepared. However, it is best to make your own delicious product, as sugar is often added to ready-made versions, which will change the quality of breakfast.

15. Canned salmon or sardines

Fish is extremely rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce the risk of heart disease. They also contain potassium, protein, vitamin B12 and magnesium.

16. Edamame

Edam is an unripe soybean that is a great breakfast for any vegetarian. They are rich in antioxidants, folate, iron, magnesium and manganese. They also help to lose weight. The high protein content (17 grams per 150 grams of grains) will saturate you for a long time.

17. Artichoke

If you buy a can of artichokes, you will eat a delicious and healthy breakfast for several days in a row. Marinated in olive oil, they contain only 190 calories per 100 grams.

By consuming them, you also get fiber, vitamin K1 and folate.

18. Pears with ricotta (cottage cheese)

Pears contain antioxidant polyphenols, which have strong anti-inflammatory properties.

Ricotta, on the other hand, is rich in protein and calcium. It is difficult to find low-calorie high-protein foods, and in this regard, cottage cheese is indispensable. Protein is involved in building muscle, so it should not be neglected.

Cut pear and spread it with cottage cheese.

19. Dark chocolate with almonds

Yes, we know that if we had started with this, you would not have reached the list below at all. Dark chocolate is full of antioxidants, lowers blood pressure and brings happiness.

Almonds contain healthy fats and control blood sugar levels. Both products contain magnesium, which is very important for health. Combine 50 grams of chocolate and nuts.

20. Turkey ham

The market is full of different types of turkey ham. Take a few slices and fill them with a product of your choice, such as your favorite salad or cream cheese. Roll up and when you are hungry, with a clear tip, saturate yourself with this breakfast.

21. Olives

Olives are very useful and are one of the main nutrients in the Mediterranean diet, which is considered one of the most useful in the world.

They are high in monounsaturated fats and provide a wide range of antioxidants. The plant compounds in olives can reduce inflammation and insulin resistance.

There are different types of olives that you can eat. Limit yourself to about 30.

22. Avocado

Avocado is one of the most useful fruits, and in recent years it is extremely popular. Despite the large amounts of fat in its composition, it lowers bad cholesterol, improves the condition of arthritis and protects the skin. It is full of fiber, potassium, magnesium and monounsaturated fats - a real jewel! And since many of you probably have a hard time perceiving the neutral taste of avocado, cut it in half, season it with smoked pepper, salt and you have a great low-calorie breakfast!

23. Ricotta with cocoa

As we have already said, ricotta is rich in protein, and its neutral taste gives the freedom to be combined in different ways and to be consumed both salty and sweet.

Add a little cocoa to the ricotta and sweetener if desired and you have a delicious pudding that is very easy to prepare.

24. Dried tomatoes

Dried tomatoes contain much more lycopene than ordinary tomatoes.

They are marinated in olive oil, which helps the body absorb more lycopene.

In 100 grams of dried tomatoes there is 170% of the daily requirement of vitamin C and a little over 200 calories.

25. Melon with prosciutto

Yes, the evening classic, which you serve to your loved one in the company of a glass of wine, can be easily transferred to work.

Melon is full of antioxidants that fight inflammation and maintain eye health, reduce the risk of heart disease. They contain large amounts of vitamins A and C, as well as potassium.

And prosciutto adds protein to breakfast and tastes even better.