If there’s one thing we all know too well, its those late night cravings that sneak up on you when you least expect it.
These night cravings are the worse when you’ve spent your all day easting clean only to destroy your clean diet with a ton of sugar at the end of the day.
As much as you try to avoid it, truth is, you’d still find your self falling into the midnight snack trap once in a while, so how do you fix this? Swap your sugar filled snacks out for healthier alternatives:
- Potato Chips:
Potato chips are a very popular snack, what you probably didn’t know however is that one ounce of kettle-cooked potato chips (15 chips) contains 159 calories and 9 grams of fat. One bag of chips is 8 ounces s you can do the math.
Healthier Alternatives
For a good crunch try:
- Air-popped popcorn kernels: 3 cups of this has just 110 calories, 1.3 grams of fat and 4 grams of fiber.
- Nuts and seeds: These might be calorie-dense and contain between 120 and 190 calories per ounce, but they are very rich in fiber and good fats that they’re high in fiber and good fats, which will fill you up much faster.
- Briny foods
- Seaweed snacks: Another crunch alternative without the guilt, a 6-ounce pack just comes with 30 calories which is a healthier bet.
2. French Fries
Loaded with over 200 calories and 11 grams of fat in a small serving. Instead, opt for:
- Traditional baked potato: Baked foods win over fried food anytime.
3. Candy
A sneakers snack bar has about contains 280 calories, 14 grams of fat and 35 grams of carbs. Instead of reaching for one, grab a dark chocolate or protein bar.
