Does your stomach feel like a bottomless pit some days? You feel like you’re eating enough and in healthy portions too, but find that you’re not satisfied. If you’re following a diet or just trying not to overindulge, then this quick list should help you choose what to snack on during in-between meal cravings. Easy to prepare and fairly easy to pack, don’t worry – these snacks are nutritious and guilt-free too! 

 

Pistachios

If you’re not yet a fan of this underrated nut, then you should be! Packed with fiber, minerals, and unsaturated fat, the combination of protein and fiber is what helps you feel full longer after eating it. That and pistachios keep your heart healthy by keeping your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol under control. Plus all that fiber? Helps the good bacteria in your stomach for better gut health. 

 

Hard Boiled Eggs

It’s nearly impossible to put together a list that doesn’t include eggs! High protein food like eggs are known to increase feelings of fullness, which helps reduce appetite. Not only that, but as a complete protein fix, you’re also getting a load of benefits with just a single egg offering healthy fats and many essential vitamins and minerals.

 

Oatmeal

Thanks to its high fiber content and ability to soak up water, oats are very filling. With a high rank in the satiety index, oats can make you feel full for longer, which can reduce your appetite and help curb overeating. That, and it’s rich in vitamins and minerals too, among them  magnesium, selenium, iron, zinc, manganese, phosphorus, and thiamine.  

 

Snacking in between meals is perfectly ok as long as we stick to good, nutritious food that helps us maintain a healthy lifestyle. And though you may get tired of reading, it’s always worth repeating that moderation is important – at the end of the day, when it comes to healthy food, balance is key!