She Lost 22 Pounds Eating These 7 Snacks for a Year
Do you want to snack your way to weight loss? You can, if you make the right choices. Jade Poyser is a weight loss warrior and coach who lost 22 pounds in a year and helps other women achieve the same results. One of her key habits? Eating healthy, nutrient-packed foods. In a new post, she reveals some of her top snacks for weight loss. "They're high-protein, low-calorie & actually taste so good," she writes. "These 7 snacks helped me stay full, fuelled & lean while dropping 10kg and I still eat them every week!"
Crispy Chickpeas
The first snack she ate? Crispy chickpeas. "100g chickpeas, smoked paprika, garlic, cumin — roast at 200°C for 30–40 mins," she says. "Crunchy, salty, satisfying!"
= 164 kcal | 8g protein
Cottage Cheese Bowl
Next up, a cottage cheese bowl. "150g cottage cheese, 50g berries, 5g honey, flaxseeds," she says. "Sweet & creamy — a go-to!"
= 230 kcal | 26g protein
Hard-Boiled Eggs
She is also a fan of snacking up on hard-boiled eggs. "2 eggs + salt & paprika," she says. "Don't knock it! Easy, classic, on-the-go."
= 160 kcal | 12g protein
Protein Guac
Don't sleep on protein-packed guacamole. "50g avo, 80g 0% Greek yogurt, 60g chickpeas, lemon, garlic, chili," she says. "Dip, spread, devour!" she says.
= 290 kcal | 28g protein
Tuna Rice Cakes
Tuna rice cakes are also packed with protein. "2 rice cakes + 1 tin tuna + 1 tsp light mayo + cucumber," she says. "Crispy, fresh & protein-packed."
= 220 kcal | 24g protein
Protein Yogurt Bowl
Another delicious snack to make? Protein yogurt bowls. "170g Greek yogurt + cinnamon + vanilla drops + 5g almond butter," she explains. "Tastes like dessert but it's fuel!"
= 190 kcal | 20g protein
Edamame Snack
She also suggests edamame. "100g steamed edamame + sea salt & chili," she says. "Quick, salty, and satisfying!
= 140 kcal | 13g protein
Why You Need Lots of Protein
Why should you amp up protein? According to clinical trials, consuming more protein than the recommended dietary allowance not only reduces body weight (BW), but also enhances body composition by decreasing fat mass while preserving fat-free mass (FFM) in both low-calorie and standard-calorie diets. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss these 8 High-Protein Foods with Nearly Zero Calories That Melt Fat.
