When you're starting a wellness or weight loss journey, either on your own or with the help of a nutritionist, the first step is usually to reduce your caloric intake. But doing so doesn't mean you have to deprive yourself of the foods you love — or food in general — especially when the mid-day hunger pain hits. There are a number of low-calorie snacks out there that taste good and fill you up until your next meal.
If you’re wondering what low-calorie snacks will keep you energized and full until dinner time, we spoke with registered dietitians Jackie Newgent, R.D.N., and MaryKate O’Riordan, R.D.N., to get you the answers. Whether you want to snack on baby carrots before lunch time, or want to keep a low calorie count at dinner time, these 100-calorie snacks (per 100 grams, according to calculations by the USDA) are both healthy and delicious.
Here are the best low-calories snacks that are 100 calories or less.
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Shrimp
Quantity: 4 jumbo shrimp, 6 large shrimp, or 7 medium shrimp
Per serving: 85 calories, 20 g protein, 0 g carbs, 0.5 g fat
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