13 of the Healthiest Snacks, According to 3 Dietitians

You're going to love this weight-loss tip: eat snacks! Yes, it's true that eating a little something between meals can satiate hunger and maintain steady blood sugar levels, which can reduce cravings for unhealthy foods and help you eat less throughout the day. Snacking also helps you fill nutritional holes you may not be fulfilling from meals alone.

Obviously cookies, chocolate bars, and potato chips are not the kinds of snacks we're talking about. If you're looking to lose weight, we've enlisted the expertise from three nutritionists — certified dietitian Leslie Langevin, MS, RD, CD, of Whole Health Nutrition, and Stephanie Clarke, RD, and Willow Jarosh, RD, of C&J Nutrition to share the weight-loss snacks they recommend to their clients.

All three agree that snacks should be around 150 to 200 calories and should contain at least two of the following to help you feel fuller longer: protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Some can be whipped together in mere minutes, while others can be made ahead of time so they're there when hunger strikes.