Thursday, October 30, 2008

Cooking for a Diet, Best Snacks for Dieters

By Ricardo d Argence

Most people think you have to be hungry all the time while on a diet, but their is certain cooking you can do for a diet and some yummy snacks for dieters. With the exception of empty calories, snacking is great for a healthy and balanced diet. Not long ago I was on diet too. Naturally I worked out and altered my eating style, however I needed to discover how to enjoy the diet.

If in the course of your low-fat diet, you suffer from hunger pangs the whole day, then your diet is most probably insufficient in quantity. Not eating enough may make you feel week, and could prevent your from losing weight.

any dieters discern that even though they have no difficulty in planning and eating sensible meals, they drop the ball when it comes to snacking. Potato chips, cookies and candy are easy targets for a hungry dieter because they require no preparation and can be eaten quickly before guilt has time to set in. If junk food is your weakness don't even buy it , instead keep a variety of healthy snacks you can grab quickly and you will avoid sabotaging your diet.

Healthy snacks are great for any diet. They help you keep your energy up, but they also help you to feel satisfied which in turn lessens the likelihood of you giving in to cravings. I love my snacks and here are a few of the things that aided me in my weight loss plan.

Nuts like almonds are high protein and will give you an energy burst. Don't be afraid to eat them just because they are higher in fat and calories. The benefits are there, and, as I've mentioned before, any food is diet-friendly as long as you watch your portion size.

Pre-slice and portion some fruit and vegetables in small bags so they are ready to go when hunger hits. If it ain't easy, then it probably won't happen so remember that planning ahead is everything.

If you dislike milk you can try yogurt as a healthy alternative. Calcium, found in dairy products, has been shown in recent research that it may help in losing weight. A protein punch that will energize and satiate you can be found in a pack of yogurt.

To quickly subdue an attack of the munchies, try a high fiber snack like 94% fat free microwave popcorn.

Remember that snacks low in fat and calories but, high in fiber will help to keep you full. If you think you're doing everything you're supposed to, but are still not losing weight, it's possible you're forgetting to drink a lot of water. - 15485

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