If you follow my blog you will soon realize I’m snack crazy. This is because with the DAMY Health Programs we focus on eating 5-6 times per day. These mini meals consist of 3 meals and 2-3 snacks. A passion of mine and a promise I give to my members is to provide them with infinite snack options so they never get bored. It is important for not only their taste buds but for their bodies to have a wide variety of natural whole foods. My main focuses with snacks are complete proteins, whole grain carbohydrates, healthy fats, fiber, and anti-oxidant pack fruits and vegetables.

It is important to switch up/have variety in your diet. This is why I ask my members to not have the same snack more than once a day. A rule that runs through all the DAMY Health Programs is that if it comes packaged, boxed, etc it’s not on plan. This means that snacks should consist of whole natural foods or the recipes that I provide (which are whole natural foods combined). I don’t care how many times the label says ‘Healthy,’ ‘Low-Fat,’ or ‘Natural Health Product’ generally speaking these are products dressed up to look healthy and to trick the consumer. The best way to avoid this is to not buy into the claims.

At DAMY Health we highly recommend having a day of the week where you cook and prepare in advance. Sunday Cook-Day is one that works for me and many others. Here you can prepare all your snacks and other foods for the week. Being prepared to eat healthy is already winning. The biggest complaint (and I call – excuse) that others have is “I don’t have time to eat healthy.” Yes You Do. You just have to prepare. You don’t have time not to eat healthy. Daily you’re making the choice to have a healthy, happy energetic life starting with eating healthy.
 

Top 17 Healthy Weight Loss Snacks

1) Low Carb – High Protein Muffins

 
2) DAMY Protein Balls (all different kinds)

• Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls

• Key Lime Pie Protein Balls

• Blueberry Muffin, Cranberry Truffle, Cherry Pie Protein Balls

• DAMY Health Protein Power Balls

 
3) 2 Hardboiled Eggs/1/2 Cup Cucumber/Diced Tomato
 
4) Kale Chips

• Cheesy

• Plain
• Salt and Vinegar

 
5) Healthy Protein Cookies

 
6) 1 Cup Edamame
 
7) Healthy Chocolate Fudge Cookies

 
8) Homemade Hummus with Fresh Cut Raw Veggies

 
9) Larabars

 
10) 1 Banana/1 Tbsp Peanut Butter
 
11) Roasted Chickpeas

 
12) Greek Yogurt Parfaits

• Key Lime Pie Parfait
• Cranberry Orange Parfait
• DAMY Health Greek Yogurt Parfait

 
13) DAMY 101 Healthy Smoothies

 
14) 1 Apple/15 Almonds
 
15) 2 Tbsp DAMY Healthy Nutella/1 Apple (sliced)

 
16) 1 Frozen Protein Popsicle (Using any of the DAMY 101 Healthy Smoothies)

 
17) 1 Tbsp Almond Butter/Celery Stalks
 
With DAMY Health Programs we give portion sizes and what time to have certain snacks to ensure your blood sugars are balanced, metabolism is rolling and your body is continually in fat burning mode. If you are ready to lose weight, have increased energy, stable moods, and get your zest for life back (maybe discover it for the first time) here is the link to the DAMY Method Program. If you are already physically active, are less than 30 lbs away from your goal and are ready to look lean, fit, and stunning in a bikini here is the link to the Bikini Body Program.

Amy Layne is a Personal Trainer, Holistic Nutritionist and Lifestyle Expert at DAMY Health. She is the creator of the popular DAMY Method Program and world famous Bikini Body Program. To see Amy’s Before and After Photos and DAMY Member Success Stories Click Here.

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