Delicious, Low Carb Snacks

I wanted to go over a few really yummy, low fat and low carb snacks that I find really help hold me over for a while when I’m trying to cut my carbs, and hence cut my weight.  These snacks are also pretty convenient since they come in prepackaged little sizes, or come in bite sizes that you can easily throw in a snack sized baggie. They are a staple in my diet when I’m really trying to stay trim and fit, and they are dee-lish too.

The first snack on my list is both low fat and low carb. It is the Kraft low fat, made with 2% milk cheese cubes. These little cubes come in a bag, and they are low fat but packed with flavor. I like the cheddar ones the best myself. What I really love to do is pair these with a nice, small, juicy apple.

This way, I’m not only getting calcium and filling protein with the cheese, I’m getting a great dose of filling fiber from the apple, and essentially somewhat blocking the carbs and sugar in the apple by eating it with pure protein. Pectin, which is a fiber found in apples, is excellent for weight loss and weight maintenance because it fills you up and helps clean you out.

Another favorite snack is the small cups of Carb Control Yogurt. I love the vanilla flavor, and there are only 3 grams of carbs for a small cup of it. It’s creamy and filling, and it’s only about 80 calories for a cup, so you could even eat two if you wanted to, and you can add some fresh, fiber filled fruit on top as well. If you want an even heartier snack, also through some slivered almonds on top of some walnuts.

Walnuts are not low fat, but they are packed with other highly beneficial nutrients like omega 3 fatty acids and a bevy of vitamins and nutrients that are excellent for overall health and wellness.

Lightly salted pumpkin seeds are a great snack, and they can also give you a quick little energy pick.  I say lightly salted, because some commercially processed pumpkin seeds are doused in salt and will make your blood pressure go up just by glancing at them.  I love to eat some pumpkin seeds with a small diet soda, it gives you that slightly sweet and salty effect without all the calories, fat and carbs involved with traditional sweet and salty combinations (yes, chocolate covered pretzels, I’m talking to YOU).