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system undigested, which means you may
miss out on the many nutritional benefits.

2. Nuts

probiotic cultures and is lower in lactose
and has twice the protein content of regular
We said this before- nuts are a healthy and yogurts, according to Medical Digest), is a
wonderful way to snack – but turns out great addition to a weight loss plan because
they also offer weight loss benefits. they not only contain ample protein to keep
Pistachios emerge the star as they are a individuals fuller longer, but they’re also
great addition to a diet aimed to help one natural sources of probiotics (aka healthy
lose weight because they’re one of the bacteria) that keep your GI system running
lowest-fat and lowest-calorie snacks. Get in- at optimum.
shell pistachios because the leftover shells A healthy gut has shown to help with a
may provide a visual cue that you’ve had slew of health conditions, improving mood,
one too many! and promoting digestion, all of which can
Almonds in particular, are a strong source help you shed weight.
of protein, and various research has linked
an increase in almond consumption to 4. Chia seeds
a decrease in LDL cholesterol (the “bad”
kind). Particularly, though, regularly
snacking on almonds has been linked
to greater weight loss due to its effect on
supercharging metabolisms, per the Journal
Research in Medical Sciences.
Another nutty superstar, walnuts are
rich in monounsaturated fats — they’re an
extremely heart-healthy snack compared
to other grab-and-go items like chips or
pretzels. They may also help in reducing
food cravings.

3. Greek yogurt
Yogurt, specifically Greek variety (What
distinguishes Greek yogurt is that its These trendy, nutrient-packed seeds have a
thicker, creamier texture because the liquid special quality: They can absorb more than
whey is strained out. Also, it contains ten times their weight in water, allowing

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