almonds have the fewest calories per ounce (23 nuts; 6 grams protein, 14 grams fat), followed by cashews (16 to 18 nuts; 5 grams protein, 13 grams fat) and pistachios (49 nuts; 6 grams protein, 13 grams fat).
Add a tablespoon of parmesan cheese to three cups of air-popped popcorn for 115 calories, 3 grams of fiber, and 5 grams of protein. Ensure you're eating genuine parmesan by checking the ingredients.
Pair 16 tiny carrots with a spoonful of hummus for a 75-calorie after-work snack to curb pre-dinner hunger. Add sliced raw bell peppers for 200% of the daily vitamin C, cucumbers, celery, or anything else you can think of. Vegetable-hummus combinations are limitless.
MensHealth.com's Cynthia Sass, RD, recommended dried figs for a fiber-rich, slow-burning exercise snack. Three grams of fiber per 70 calories in one ounce of dried figs. These are high in potassium, which repairs muscles.
This 169-calorie milkshake from Skinny Chef Jennifer Iserloh for Shape.com can replace your nightly Ben & Jerry's. Avocado adds smoothness and healthy fats with a hint of fruitiness, while cocoa powder satisfys your sweet taste. Avocados may lower heart disease risk, according to 2022 research.
Antioxidant- and fiber-rich fruits satisfy sweet cravings without sweets or biscuits. For protein, calcium, and vitamin D, drink fat-free milk with one cup of your favorite berries.
Dieters like this protein powerhouse. Self.com recommends mixing a half-cup low-fat cottage cheese with 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of cashews, and a sprinkle of cinnamon for 155 calories and 15 grams of satisfying protein.
egg salad blends protein and fat. Cut one whole cooked egg and one egg white, then bind with a spoonful of reduced-fat mayo or Greek yogurt. At 145 calories, this piece should fill you up until lunch.