Low Calorie Snacking Options

Low calorie snacks are a great way to help you out when you want "just a little something". If you have been on a diet and are restricting your calorie intake, it doesn't take long for those calories to add up. One way to stay on track is to have a list handy of snacking options that won't throw you off track. Being prepared is one of the first keys to being successful. Plan ahead and have small safe snacking options ready.

Choosing a snack under 100 calories allows you to stick to your diet without feeling hungry. Remember that three or four 100 calorie snacks still equal three or four hundred calories. The trick is to choose a low calorie option when you need something extra, not all day long.

One example of a small snack that can either be small or turn into much more is an English muffin. One half of an English muffin offers only 68 calories. Eating both halves has now increased your intake to 137 calories, and if you add a topping such as jam or butter, once again you have increased the calories on this snack. Choose wisely and remember even little things can add up big if you stop keeping track of them.

Here are just a few options:

Air-popped popcorn (three cups) 90 calories
Almonds (12) 100 calories
Animal crackers (serving of six crackers) 85 calories
Applesauce (1/4 cup) 50 calories
Baked Potato (small) 65 calories
Blueberries (1 cup) 80 calories
Cherries (1/2 cup) 60 calories
Graham crackers (two squares) 60 calories
Grapes (25) 100 calories
Honey Dew Melon (1 cup) 60 calories
M & M's (25, plain variety) 100 calories
Nabisco 100 calorie cookie and cracker snack packs (1 bag) 100 calories
Saltines with peanut butter (6 crackers, 2 teaspoons peanut butter) 100 calories
Swiss Miss Fat Free Hot Chocolate (1 serving) 50 calories
Thin pretzels (four thin) 50 calories

There are many places on the internet that list 100 calorie snack options. You'll be sure to find something that suits you whether it's a sweet tooth for a tootsie roll or you love bread and half of a bagel is more your style. With a little time you'll have a couple of favorites to help you through your tough spots.

Choosing a low calorie snack option that helps you stick to your program will help you succeed in those times that challenge your will power.