Snacking is the key to fast weight loss – stay slim with these calorie-busting treats – The Sun

However, panic no more, as it turns out snacking regularly throughout the day can actually aid weight loss and stop you from making unhealthy choices.

 Terri-Ann Nunns, who has a diet plan company, believes small, low calorie snacks could be the key to losing weight

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Terri-Ann Nunns, who has a diet plan company, believes small, low calorie snacks could be the key to losing weight

Terri-Ann Nunns, founder of Terri-Ann’s Diet Plans, claims that eating little treats throughout the day can help you to resist binge eating fatty foods when you’re starving.

She said: “Healthy, low-calorie snacks in between meals can be a really useful way to help you to manage your weight.

“By doing this you are providing your body with a steady flow of energy throughout the day which should reduce cravings that could lead to you making unhealthier choices.

“Of course the number of snacks and the calorie content of these will differ depending upon how many calories you are eating as part of your daily intake.

“My advice would be to stick to snacks of under 100 calories if you are trying to lose weight.

“But, if you’re in need of something more substantial on a weekend – 200 calorie options can be a good way to get a real treat, but also one that’s relatively healthy.”

And Terri-Ann has revealed that the best way to work out what your body needs is to monitor your hunger levels and come up with the right ‘snack time’ for you.

Snacks in between meals can be a really useful way to help you to manage your weight.

Terri-Ann Nunns, Health Expert

However, this doesn’t mean you should be snacking on a Dairy Milk or a tub of ice-cream every five minutes, as the health expert emphasised you need to be conscious about what types of food you’re putting into your body.

Terri-Anne added: “It’s really important of course that you consider what you are eating as a snack.

“The food you eat is fuel for your body so ensure this is of nutritional value and not multiple chocolate bars.”

Healthy snack options

We’ve put together a list of healthy treats under 150 calories below which we would suggest having as a healthy snack. They’re all under 150 calories.

  • Hippeas – With only 130 calories per serving, 3 grams of fibre and 4 grams of protein – the organic chickpea puffs have great nutritional value. They’re also addictively delicious with their 6 flavour-forward offerings including Pepper Power, Far Out Fajita, Vegan White Cheddar and Happenin’ Hickory.
  • Two-finger KitKat – Have a break, have a KitKat – and one that contains just 106 calories. One obese 29-stone man even managed to shed 16 stone by eating a KitKat a day.
  • Ape Coconut Puffs – Ape snacks are pressure-puffed rather than fried, with a bag of their coconut puffs coming in at just 92 calories. They’re also gluten free, suitable for vegans and a great source of fibre.
  • Marmite on toast – Whether you love it or hate it, marmite is considered one of the healthiest things you can spread on your toast. Packed with vital vitamins and minerals, this store cupboard staple is just 113 calories when spread on toast.
  • Propercorn – This tasty popcorn has under 100 calories per 20g sachet and are filled with iron, fibre and antioxidents. It contains only natural ingredients.
  • Eat Real Lentil Chips – Coming in at just 130 calories, lentil chips are a guilt-free, moreish snack. The contain 40 per cent less fat than regular chips with just 5g of fat per serving. As well as this they are also gluten free, wheat free and suitable for vegans.
  • Three Jaffa Cakes – As well as giving you a much-needed energy boost, Jaffa Cakes are one of the healthier snacks as one contains just 46 calories.Footie aces even claim Jaffa Cakes were the nutritional secret to Sir Alex Ferguson’s success with Manchester United.
  • Brave Roasted Peas – Full of protein and fibre, these peas keep you powered and fuller for longer. They’re also just 130 calories.
  • Pom-Bears – Pom-Bears contain no artificial flavourings, colours or preservativs and are under 100 calories per pack.
  • Pulsin Raw Choc Brownie – These have all the taste of a gooey brownie but with none of the guilt. They’re made with raw cacao and are dairy and vegan friendly. One has 150 calories.
 Hippeas have great nutritional value only 130 calories per serving, 3 grams of fibre and 4 grams of protein

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Hippeas have great nutritional value only 130 calories per serving, 3 grams of fibre and 4 grams of proteinCredit: Hippeas
 This tasty treat is pressure-puffed rather than fried

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This tasty treat is pressure-puffed rather than friedCredit: Ape

Statistics recently revealed that women snack twice a day on average, with 84 per cent feeling guilty about it afterwards – however this shouldn’t be the case.

Nutritionist Amanda Ursell says that picking between meals also emphasised that snacking between meals doesn’t have to be bad for you.

She said: “Eating little and often has been shown to boost metabolism. It may trick your body into burning more calories.”

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