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Snack Time: Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars

There's nothing quite like the creamy deliciousness of fro-yo, right?!? Well it's way sweeter when you can find fro-yo treats that are not only under 100 calories with no artificial sweeteners, but also pack 6 solid grams of protein, too. Enter Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars.

Yasso was the first frozen Greek yogurt bar to hit the market back in 2011, and now, two years later, you can find Yasso in over 15,000 stores nationwide. The Greek yogurt really makes Yasso a unique treat because not only does it provide that hefty dose of protein, but it also gives the bars an extra rich and creamy texture. I think it beats regular fro-yo anyday.

Bonus: These Yasso bars come in a plethora of amazing flavors. In addition to the original lineup of Blueberry, Strawberry and Raspberry (my favorite!), Yasso recently added Mango, Coconut and Vanilla Bean flavors to their roster. With all of them containing little to no fat, 6 grams of protein or more, and ringing in at only 80 calories each, they truly are a guilt-free snack time treat. Stock up on 'em for a summer cool down treat now!

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Snack Time: Healthy Chips and Dip

Chips and dip are so addictive, right? It's not like you can have one and stop. It usually turns into a major munch fest. But, fear not: If you choose the right chips and dip, you can enjoy this perfect snacktime pairing guilt-free. A satisfying combo that I discovered recently is Tribe's brand-new, limited-edition Everything Hummus and Pepperidge Farm's Gluten-Free Baked Naturals Tortilla Chips. Here's the low-down on each of these snacktime staples that seriously satisfy.

Tribe Everything Hummus: If you like everything bagels, you'll love this new hummus flavor from Tribe. They've added a variety of snackable textures and flavors to their classic creamy hummus including sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic and onion. Not only is it super tasty, but you can feel good about your decision to dive into this dip, too. That's because like all Tribe hummus, it's kosher-certified, gluten-free, vegan-friendly and free of artificial flavors, preservatives, cholesterol, hydrogenated oils and high-fructose corn syrup.Pepperidge Farm Gluten-Free Baked Natural Tortilla Chips: Anyone who has to follow a gluten-free diet or just wants a healthier crunchy snack will love Pepperidge Farm's first gluten-free additions to its Baked Naturals lineup, with plain tortilla and nacho cheese flavors. - Simply Tortilla and Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips. Made with quality ingredients like stone ground corn and 16g whole grain per serving, Baked Naturals Tortilla Chips contain 43 percent less fat than the average tortilla chip. (That would be 8 g per serving versus PF's 4.5 g per serving.) Crunch away, y'all!

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Snack Time: Buddy Fruits

We all know that we need to eat more fruits and veggies, but it can be challenging with an on-the-go lifestyle. I mean, let's face it, it's not exactly easy to peel an orange as you drive down the interstate. That's why I love these Buddy Fruits snacks. Not only are the cute pouches totally portable, they are also all natural and made completely from fruit and nothing else.

Buddy Fruits offers a range of seven products that are all ideal healthy, tasty snacks for active women. Because they're made of 100% fresh fruit, these snacks are also vegan and gluten-free. Plus, calorie-wise, they are a no-brainer with the entire product line coming in at or under 100 calories per snack. Whether you need an afternoon pick-me-up or a pre- or post-workout energy boost, Buddy Fruits offers a delicious and healthy option to get at least one serving of fruit a day, so it's easy to make the right decision.

I totally loved the frozen fruit "slurpees" -- they're amazingly refreshing for summer. (PS: Great for those who have texture issues with fruit!) Likewise, the apple chips make getting extra servings of produce in easy -- try dipping them in a little bit of honey for some added sweetness. And while the fruit snacks may have stuck to our hands a little bit, they were delicious -- and way healthier than the sugary kind you'd find the middle of your grocery store. Visit BuddyFruits.com to find out where you can get the good stuff in your area.

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Snack Time: Magnolia Avocado Ice Cream

You know that cool, creamy texture after an avocado's been made into guac? Well, wait until you try avocado ice cream! This green treat my sound strange, but it's actually quite tasty -- practically mind-blowingly tasty, in fact. Magnolia Avocado Ice Cream by California based gourmet food company, Ramar Foods is an all-natural ice cream which contains only California pasture-raised dairy along with whole avocado puree.

One bite of the naturally silky-smooth sweet ice cream will make you feel like summer is already here, I could swear. But at just 220 calories per half cup, thankfully you can have way more than one bite. (Happy calories, anyone?) Plus, since avocado is listed as the third ingredient only behind milk and cream, it is safe to say that you'll be enjoying some of the more than 20 essential nutrients that this superfood provides -- all in the form of a sweet treat. We'll definitely have a bowl of that.

If avocado just isn't your thing, try one of Magnolia's other fun tropical ice cream flavors, including mango, coconut, lychee, Thai tea and purple yam. We'll take one of each, please.

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Snack Time: DOLE Banana Dippers

Guys, I've found it, finally: The perfect dessert that isn't low-fat, artificially flavored and fits in perfectly within our Drop 10 Diet. (Haven't signed up yet? Do it here now!) Dole, you know, the folks behind the bananas, have just launched a delicious frozen treat -- Dole Banana Dippers. Available in two varieties -- Dark Chocolate and Dark Chocolate with Almonds -- these babies have it all: Taste, quality and superfoods to boot.

Each single-serving packet of Dole Banana Dippers contains four dark chocolate-covered banana slices. The plain slices have 100 calories per package; the nutty topping adds a mere 20 calories (and an awesome extra crunch.) Plus, these treats provide 70 mg of heart healthy potassium and 4 g of filling fiber. Yeah, I think I'll take a pack right now -- or two.
Hurry to the frozen fruit aisle in your grocery store to grab some of these guilt-free goodies. Enjoy right out of the freezer, or try this trick: Leave out on the counter for a few minutes for a melt-in-your-mouth taste that's nothing but totally decadent.

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Health Tip: Serve Up a Healthy After-School Snack

Title: Health Tip: Serve Up a Healthy After-School Snack
Category: Health News
Created: 2/26/2013 8:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/26/2013 12:00:00 AM

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Smaller Snack Portions Just as Satisfying

By Robert Preidt

HealthDay Reporter

THURSDAY, Jan. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Eating a smaller portion of chocolate and other snack foods will satisfy you just as much as a larger portion, according to a new study.

The study included more than 100 adults who were given small and large portions of the same snack. Those who ate large portions consumed 77 percent more calories than those who ate small portions.

Both groups, however, reported significantly lower snack cravings 15 minutes after eating, according to the study, which was published in the January issue of the journal Food, Quality and Preference.

"This research supports the notion that eating for pleasure -- hedonic hunger -- is driven more by the availability of foods instead of the food already eaten," study co-author Brian Wansink, a professor of economics at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., said in a university news release.

"Just a bit satisfies, not magnifies, hunger and craving tendencies for snacks," he added.

The findings could help people trying to shed pounds or prevent weight gain.

"If you want to control your weight, here's the secret: Take a bite and wait. After 15 minutes all you'll remember in your head and in your stomach is that you had a tasty snack," Wansink said.

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The U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases has more about portion sizes.

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Healthy Snack Recipes

Healthy snack recipes are mandatory to staying on any nutrition program. Hunger is an unfortunate, but necessary, part of any weight loss endeavor. Sorry to burst your bubble, if you were thinking you could achieve an awesome body without suffering a bit.

When your body is burning away fat, you are basically cannibalizing yourself. Can you say, "Ouch?!" All those pleasurable moments you've spent horking down cookies and pizza... Did you think you wouldn't have to pay for that?

Come on, now. You know better!

So, hunger is part of the package. But, that doesn't mean we need to be masochistic about it. There are a few tricks you can do to tame the pain.

1. Eat Frequently. Meals and healthy snacks spaced 2-3 hours a part helps not only speed your metabolism, but it will keep something in you belly most of the time.

2. Balance Each Meal. Now, you don't need to be very particular about macronutrient ratios necessarily, but if you eat a little food from at least two of these groups during a meal or snack, it will help satiate you. For example, combine fruit and oatmeal, or nuts and cottage cheese, not just a protein shake.

3. Guzzle Water. Never end a meal or snack without downing at least 16 ounces of water. It'll bloat your belly enough to leave you not wanting more food.

4. Nutrition Powerhouses. Fill up with healthy snack recipes containing nutrient dense foods, not garbage, even if your calorie plan will allow for it. You can have a cup of broccoli with a 1/3 cup of rice, plus an apple for around 200 calories. Or you could have slightly less than a 1/2 cup of ice cream. Which will fill you up more?

5. Fillers. Okay, most of the time fillers are bad for your body, but I'm talking natural fillers here. Fiber. Celery, wheat bran, mushrooms, etc. Bulk for little calories. Make it count!

Get a simple or as creative as you like when whipping up your own healthy snack recipes. I tend to just grab something easy, instead of concocting some elaborate dish. Time is, more times than not, higher on my priority list that fancy foods.

Here are some simple, weight loss recipes for your snacking pleasure. Just scroll down. Sign up for the newsletter to be informed when new recipes are posted.

Ingredients:
1 scoop chocolate protein (or flavor of choice)
1 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 Tb natural peanut butter

Directions:
Mix all three ingredients around into a bowl. It will be a gloppy mess. Then pour just a small amount of water to make it a pudding consistency. Sweet and filling. (About 275 calories)

Ingredients:
1 pkg unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup lemon juice
20-30 drops stevia
3 3/4 cups water, separated

Directions:
Dissolve gelatin in 3/4 cup cold water and lemon juice. Add 3 cups of boiling water. Add stevia to taste. Refrigerate until solid. Scarf the whole bowl for only around 20 calories!

Ingredients:
1 cup fage
1/2 cup frozen berries
Stevia, to taste

Directions:
Mix and enjoy. (About 155 calories)

Ingredients:
1 banana
1 tsp natural peanut butter
1 Tb. wheat germ
1 Humungous Romaine Leaf (optional)

Directions:
Spread peanut butter on banana and sprinkle wheat germ on top. Wrap in leaf, if desired. Unique and filling. Love the crunchy wheat germ texture. (Around 165 calories)

Okay, now don't freak out. Your probably wondering how this made it to any healthy snack recipe list. I know it sounds weird, but it's really good. Crunchy, tangy... Be openmined folks!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup plain shredded wheat mini squares
mustard
hot sauce

Directions:
Mix your mustard and hot sauce in a dish. Dip the mini squares in it, like crackers and dip. Then go tell people you've reached a new level of coolness because you eat your cereal with hot sauce! (Only around 80 calories)

Happy eats, peeps! Stay strong, stay lean.

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Healthy Snack Recipes

Healthy snack recipes are obligatory for a stay on each program nutrition. Hunger is an unfortunate but necessary part of any weight loss endeavor. Sorry to burst your bubble, if you think that you have a great body could achieve without suffering a little.

When your body is burning fat away, you are basically cannibalize yourself. You can say, "Ouch?!" All those pleasant moments have you horking down cookies and pizza ... You thought that you would not have to pay for that?

Come on, now. You know better!

So, hunger is part of the package. But that doesn't mean we have to masochistic about it. There are a few tricks that you can do to tame the pain.

1. Eat regularly. Meals and healthy snacks spaced 2-3 hours which is a part not only helps the speed your metabolism, but it will keep something in your stomach most of the time.

2. Balance each meal. Now, you don't have to be very particular about macronutrient ratios per se, but if you have a bit of food from at least two of these groups during a meal or a snack eat, it will help you saturate. For example, combine fruit and oatmeal, or nuts and cheese, not just a protein shake.

3. Water drown. Never the end of a meal or snack without downing at least 16 ounces of water. It will bloat your stomach enough to not to leave you wanting more food.

4. Nutrition powerhouses. Fill with healthy snack recipes with nutrient-dense foods, not garbage, even if your calorie plan for it will allow. You can enjoy a cup of broccoli with a 1/3 cup of rice, plus an Apple for about 200 calories. Or you could have something less than a 1/2 cup of ice. That will make you more filling?

5. fillers. Okay, most of the time fillers are bad for your body, but I have of course fillers here. Fiber. Celery, wheat bran, mushrooms, etc. Bulk for few calories. Make it count!

Get a simple or as creative as you need when whipping up your own healthy snack recipes. I'm tempted to just something easy, instead of some extended dish magic. Time is, more often than not, higher on my priority list that fancy foods.

Here are some simple recipes for your snacking pleasure, weight loss. Just scroll down. Sign up for the newsletter to be informed when new recipes are posted.

Ingredients:
1 scoop chocolate protein (or flavor of choice)
1 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 Tb natural peanut butter

Route Description:
Mix all three ingredients around in a bowl. It will be a gloppy mess. Pour just a small amount of water to make it a pudding consistency. Sweet and filling. (Approximately 275 calories)

Ingredients:
1 pkg unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup lemon juice
20-30 drops of stevia
3 3/4 cups water, separated

Route Description:
Dissolve gelatin in cold water and lemon juice 3/4 cup. Add 3 cups of boiling water. Add Stevia to taste. Refrigerator until solid. The whole Bowl for only about 20 calories scarf!

Ingredients:
1 cup fage
1/2 cup frozen berries
Stevia, to taste

Route Description:
Mix thoroughly and enjoy. (About 155 calories)

Ingredients:
1 banana
1 teaspoon natural peanut butter
Wheat germ of 1 Tb.
1 Humungous Romaine Leaf (optional)

Route Description:
Banana peanut butter spread and sprinkle wheat germ on top. Wrap in leaves, if desired. Unique and fill. Love the texture crispy wheat germs. (About 165 calories)

Okay, now don't freak out. Your probably wondering how this made it on every list recipe healthy snack. I know it sounds weird, but it is really good. Crunchy, spicy ... Openmined people are!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup grated ordinary wheat mini squares
mustard
hot sauce

Route Description:
Mix the mustard and hot sauce in a dish. Dip the mini squares in it, such as crackers and dip. Then go tell people that you have achieved a new level of coolness because you eat your cereal with hot sauce! (Only about 80 calories)

Happy eats, peeps! Stay strong, stay lean.

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