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When you’re trying to lose weight, finding a good food to snack on is never easy. You need to find something that not only benefits your diet, but also tastes good enough to satiate your snack craving. Well, we found the best food that you can use as a snack because it is rich in nutrients and vitamins, contains very little sugar and tastes good. Plus, you can use this food in meals, too, to speed up weight loss. The best part is you might even have this food in your pantry already.
The food we are talking about is nuts. Whether you prefer almonds, walnuts, cashews, pecans or pistachios, nuts are an excellent food for weight loss because they are great sources of fiber, iron and protein. Many varieties also contain vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E or magnesium.
As a snack, a simple handful of nuts is a great way to fill yourself up to satiate any hunger. The fiber and iron in nuts also helps you to feel fuller for longer so you won’t notice yourself craving any other snacks for a long time. You can also eat nuts with some cheese as another snack option, or roast the nuts to change up the flavor.
Nuts can also be great in a breakfast recipe. You can try adding sliced almonds and honey to plain Greek yogurt for a low-fat, low-sugar and full-flavor meal. Or you can make pancakes using bananas and peanut butter.
You can also incorporate nuts into lunch and dinner recipes. They’re a great way to add some crunch and flavor to a salad. Next time you’re in need of a recipe, try this apple walnut salad with balsamic vinaigrette or this recipe for nutty quinoa salad.
