Summer Time = Diet Time

The beginning of summer brings sunshine, beautiful flowers and the dreaded swimsuit season. I know that personally I am trying to eat healthier knowing in a few short days here, I will be lounging next to a pool. Now I am by no means saying that everyone needs to be on a diet, but it tends to reign true that we ry to be a little more health conscious in the spring/ summertime than in winter. We watch what we eat more carefully, try to be more active and maybe cut out those carb loaded meals that comfort us during winter. I struggle with snacking. I am so disciplined with my meals, because I plan them out, but snacking is where I get myself into trouble. My ideal snack is anything that has to do with chocolate, but that’s not going to help my bikini body now is it? So I have compiled a list of my Top 10 Snacks: 100 Calories or less, to satisfy hunger and cravings! There are a few sweet and a few that are savory, something for everyone!

10 Healthy Snack Ideas: 100 Calories or less

1. Frozen Greek Yogurt Covered Blueberries 100 Calories/3oz
   Dip blueberries with your desired greek yogurt brand and freeze overnight! 100 calories per 3 oz covered blueberries.
2. 2 celery stalks (sliced) + 2tbsp Guacamole (homemade).
3. 1 cup diced Watermelon+ 1 oz reduced fat feta cheese + 1tsp chopped mint leaves.
   I had this in NYC over quinoa, when I read it on the menu I thought it sounded bizarre but I actually loved it.
4. 1/2 cup blueberries + 1/2 cup raspberries + 1/2 cup strawberries.
5. 1 hard boiled egg+ salt, pepper & paprika to taste.
6. 10 baby carrots + 4 oz greek yogurt with 1tsp ranch dill mix.
   Tip: I do this ALL the time. It’s so filling and so much healthier than the Sour Cream they say to use on the packet. PS no one can ever tell the difference!
7. Oatmeal energy balls 80 Calories per ball.
8. 1 sliced tomato + 1 oz fresh mozzarella + 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar and salt/pepper to taste.
   I am a sucker for bruschetta but this helps satisfy that craving with out the added carbs of the baguette.
9. 1/2 cup cottage cheese (fat free) + 1/4 cup blueberries.
10. 4 tbsp hummus + 2 Celery stalks (sliced).

I love that a lot of these healthy snack ideas use similar ingredients too, that you are not wasting an entire thing of celery but they are different enough that it gives you a variety.

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Have a great weekend & I’ll see you next week!