The Snack that Hits the Spot
I don’t know about you but sometimes good snacking really hits the spot and the good news is that if you’re smart about what you get from the grocery store it can be a part of a healthy lifestyle. When done right, it can actually boost your muscle building and fat burning results by keeping your metabolism high and preventing your body from being greedy about storing fat for energy.
But with all this said the trick is that you need to make sure you’re not overeating over the course of the day. Your breakfast, lunch, and dinner should be well balanced and portioned, allowing you to snack in between and before bed. By snacking between meals, you’ll keep your metabolism boosted and actually burn more calories over the course of the day.
That’s right – you can even snack before bed! Just go for low-carb, high protein or high fiber options. Research is showing that this can help you burn more fat while you sleep!
But you’ve really got to get your snacks right to make this work. To give you a hand, here are 10 healthy snacks to boost your metabolism AND keep you feeling satisfied.
10 of the Healthiest Snacks to Keep You Feeling Full
1. Almonds
So almonds definitely top my list of healthy snacks. They’re really the perfect snack – high in protein, high in fiber, and packed full of all-natural energy. Not only will you feel satisfied from just a handful of these nuts, you’ll also rev up your metabolism. These are an especially good choice for men, as they contain natural ingredients that boost testosterone.
Try these Cajun Lemon Pepper Almonds and triple up on the metabolism boost!
2. Guacamole Bruschetta
For something a little more satisfying, try a homemade guacamole extravaganza. Avocado is high in fiber, protein, and healthy fats to get you burning more calories.
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ loaf French bread
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tomatoes, medium chopped
- 2 avocados, medium chopped
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
DIRECTIONS:
