Snack Attack! Guide to Healthy Snacks

good habits for healthLooking for low carb & low calorie snacks? Well, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve gathered a nice list of ideas for you. Many people who are on the 17 Day Diet talk to me daily through our support chat (available when you buy the app for iPhone or Android phones), and a common question is: “In the evening I get the urge to snack and I need snack ideas, can you help me?” So, here it is! Healthy snack ideas. If you’re not on the 17 Day Diet, don’t worry, this list is for anyone looking to make healthy choices.

1. Asian Lettuce Wraps by Eat Yourself Skinny

asian lettuce wrap - low carb, low calorie snack ideas - womensdietnetwork.com

2. Healthy Tuna Salad by Lift. Laugh. Love. Lauren - this can also [...]

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Scorch Fat

It’s possible to boost your metabolism with simple tweaks to your daily routine. Making these small changes will make your body more effective in its battle against fat.
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Eat Breakfast 
It is more than just a name: break-fast. Your body has been deprived of nutrients while you have been slumbering. Skipping breakfast sends your body into starvation mode. Eat your morning meal every morning. Make it 20-40% of your daily caloric intake.
Drink Cold Water
Research shows that women who drank eight 12 oz glasses of water daily have a higher metabolic then those who only drank four glasses. Drinking cold water will also help burn a few more calories because your body has to heat the water before it can use it. See our 40 Fruit water recipes post.
Sip Green Tea & Java
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Get your Protein!

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Protein is one of the three macro nutrients your body needs but unlike carbohydrates and fat your body doesn’t store protein and is in need of a consist supply. Protein is responsible for tissue repair, growth, and energy. It also is one of the most filling nutrients and your body burns more calories metabolizing protein. The recommended daily value (RDA) for protein is .5 grams per pound. However, if you are pregnant or active your protein needs can increase to 1 gram per pound. If you aren’t getting enough protein, here are some easy and quick ways to add it to your diet.

Find out which protein supplement fits your life and goals best.

Protein Powder Supplements: The choices seem endless when discussing types of protein supplements. A common supplement choice is whey which is quick digesting and inexpensive. But is does contain [...]

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Healthy Snack Idea – Frozen Grapes

It’s getting warmer here! I can feel summer, and I love it! I live in a place where it gets warm, but not too hot usually, so we have no Air conditioner or cooler in our house – so when it does get super hot I have to think of clever ways to keep cool. I drink ice water with lemon, or other fruit added, a lot! I make smoothies all the time. And one of my newest snacks are frozen grapes! I went to a swim party last summer and it was the most popular finger food there! Everyone loved it. Thought I’d share them with you. They were super easy to prepare.

First, purchase some grapes at the market. Organic is best, especially when buying imported grapes – they are one of the Dirty Dozen. Trader Joes [...]

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