SNACK FOODS FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

In a recent study, researchers examined people's eating habits over a long period of time and found that eating certain snack foods was associated with better weight management. The two best snack foods for helping maintain body weight were yogurt and nuts. Greek-style yogurt and raw nuts , such as almonds and walnuts, were the specific snack foods that had the biggest impact. Other foods that made a positive difference in helping to maintain weight over time were fresh fruit, vegetables and whole grains.

However, the surprising discovery of this 20-year study was that effective weight management had more to do with the type of snack foods eaten asopposed to how much was eaten.

Bottom line: For maintaining a leaner,healthier “you,” make sure to choose healthy snacks such as yogurt, nuts,fruits, vegetables and whole grains that are high in fiber.