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Individuals losing weight can still snack, but they should choose low-calorie, nutrient-rich options to boost energy. Replacing high-carbohydrate snacks with nuts, low-calorie fruits, and high-fiber foods helps promote satiety and reduces cravings. Here are some recommended snack choices:

Nuts such as walnuts, almonds, cashews, and roasted peanuts provide healthy fats, protein, and fiber, contributing to prolonged fullness and aiding digestion. It is advisable to consume a small handful at a time to manage calorie intake.

Fruits are convenient snacks that support weight loss. Photo: Anh Chi

Unsweetened yogurt and Greek yogurt are rich in protein and support digestive health. Dark chocolate and almonds contain antioxidants that help reduce inflammation, along with healthy fats beneficial for cardiovascular health.

People on a weight loss journey should opt for fresh, low-calorie fruits like apples (rich in fiber), guava, grapefruit, strawberries, cucumbers, and kiwi. To enhance flavor, these can be combined with nuts or unsweetened yogurt. Fruits also provide essential vitamins and minerals, offering sustained energy and increasing feelings of fullness.

Dried seaweed is high in fiber, with a significant amount of alginate that can absorb fat, supporting the reduction of excess body fat. However, some commercially available varieties are often seasoned with ingredients like sugar and salt, which are not beneficial for weight management. It is best to choose plain, minimally seasoned options to snack on when hungry, which can aid in weight loss.

Hoang Dao Ngoc Lan

Nutrition Specialist

Endocrinology - Diabetes Unit

Tam Anh District 7 Polyclinic