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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
The primary principle for weight loss is to increase calorie output and decrease calorie input from meals, snacks, and food intake.
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Reducing calories is the primary task that comes to mind. Everyone wants to cut down on the calories consumed during meals to lose those extra kilos.
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Changing the way you snack can help reduce your calorie intake. Let's dig in some low-calorie snack options that are healthy and tasty.
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A low-calorie, hydrating snack, cucumber is a favourite of many. With the onset of summer, cucumbers are refreshing, too. Have them with a homemade curd dip and relish.
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An apple a day keeps the doctor away; it can be accurate or not, but having apples as a snack can reduce your calorie intake overall. Enjoy an apple or two as a mid-meal snack; they also work great as an appetiser.
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These are a good fibre-rich snack to be incorporated into your routine. Pair them with homemade hummus and relish a low-calorie, fibre-rich snack option.
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Red and yellow peppers are antioxidant-rich vegetables. They are a crunchy, nutritious snack option. Enjoy them alone, or pair them with any homemade dip you prefer.
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With summer approaching, a hydrating fruit will return. Watermelons are a rich source of vitamins A and C and antioxidants, making them a nutritious and hydrating snack that is also low in calories.
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A potassium-rich fruit known for its digestive health benefits, it can help you keep some weight while keeping a check on your overall calorie intake.
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Low calorie snack options are perfect for someone on a weight loss journey, a fitness enthusiast or even a person who is just concerned and keeps a check on overall protein intake.
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