Nutrition and Health

When hunger pangs hit, do something, and I don't mean eat. Drink water, go for a walk, etc. You'll find that the hunger pangs subside in about 10 minutes or so - unless you've missed a meal and are really hungry.

When weight loss is your goal, the quality of your diet and nutrition counts for everything. If you must snack, make sure to always have high protein food available. It's even a good idea to consider a high protein weight loss supplement. A nutrition plan that includes adequate protein intake allows your body to feel full longer. This feeling of fullness happens since it takes the body longer to digest protein.

High Protein Alternatives

If your hunger pangs truly indicate the need for food, choose from the list below instead of a high carb or sugar filled snack food. Keep these readily at hand to increase the likelihood of healthy snacking.

• Cooked kitchen strips - one cup has 38 grams of protein and only 180 calories
• Lowfat cottage cheese - one cup has 28 grams of protein and 168 calories
• A three ounce can of white-meat chicken has 14 grams of protein and 70 calories
• Two sticks of string cheese has 14 grams of protein and 160 calories
• A full can of tuna packed in spring water - 37 grams of protein and 175 calories
• Nuts - Nuts are extremely convenient for when you have to eat something now! They supply good fats that can lower your cholesterol, as well as fiber and important vitamins and minerals. Make sure to select dry roasted and unsaltedm though. Don't forget, even though nuts are high in good fats, it is still translates to 9 calories per gram. Control your portion size for maximum benefit.