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Saturday, March 3, 2012

Jillian Michaels Fat Burning Snacks


Nosh on! These 200-calorie bites keep metabolism humming along midday.

Trail Mix
Mix 3 halved Brazil nuts with 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, 1/2 cup high-fiber cereal (like All-Bran).
210 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated), 40 g carbs, 13 g fiber, 7 g protein

Chips and Salsa
15 baked tortilla chips, 1/2 cup salsa
196 calories, 2 g fat (0 g saturated), 39 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 6 g protein

Mediterranean Nibbles
Mix 3 oz nonfat plain Greek yogurt with 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chopped fresh mint. Serve with 10 baby carrots, 1 cup cucumber slices, a 4-inch whole-wheat pita.
195 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated), 31 g carbs, 6 g fiber, 13 g protein

Cheesy Snack
Enjoy 1 cup lowfat, no-sodium-added cottage cheese with 1 serving fruit (such as 1/2 cup berries or pineapple cubes).
202 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated), 16 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 28 g protein

Sweet Smoothie
Blend 2 tbsp whey protein powder with 1/2 cup frozen raspberries, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup skim milk.
223 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated), 24 g carbs, 8 g fiber, 30 g protein

Nutty Nanner
Spread 1 banana (or apple) with 1 tbsp almond butter.
173 calories, 10 g fat (1 g saturated), 23 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 3 g protein

Popcorn Plus
3 cups Newman's Own Natural Flavor Popcorn, 8 walnut halves
204 calories, 12 g fat (1 g saturated), 21 g carbs, 5 g fiber, 6 g protein

Veggies and Dip
1/4 cup hummus, 15 baby carrots, 1 cup cucumber slices
185 calories, 6 fat (1 g saturated), 29 g carbs, 7 g fiber, 5 g protein

Go Nuts
Enjoy 1 serving of nuts (20 pecans or 6 Brazil nuts) and fruit (such as 1 orange or 3/4 cup fresh mango slices).
190 calories, 14 g fat (1 g saturated), 18 g carbs, 5 g fiber, 3 g protein

Turkey Roll-Up
Top 2 oz low-sodium deli turkey breast with 1/2 avocado, sliced; 4 tsp prepared hummus; roll up.
204 calories, 12 g fat (2 saturated), 10 g carbs, 5 g fiber, 14 g protein

Cheese and Fruit
2 mozzarella string cheese, 1 apple
224 calories, 11 g fat (7 g saturated), 17 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 15 g protein

Figs and Swiss
4 fresh figs, 1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss Cheese
183 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated), 39 g carbs, 6 g fiber, 4 g protein

Crunch and Munch
A 1-oz bag Original Popchips (Jillian's go-to snack), 1 orange
182 calories, 4 g fat (0 g saturated), 35 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 2 g protein

Lärabar
1 Lärabar (Choose one without peanuts, such as Banana Bread.)
230 calories, 11 g fat (1 g saturated), 30 g carbs, 5 g fiber, 6 g protein

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