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Hardboiled Egg With a Kick
Hard-boiled eggs are the origi- nal grab-'n'-go power snack. Cut one in half and spread on a little hot sauce (such as
sriracha) to make it as full of flavor as it is of protein. That’s a zesty bite for less than 1 gram of carbs.
Turkey Roll-Ups
Deli turkey has uses beyond a sand- wich filling. Lose the bread and roll up 1 ounce of sliced turkey in lettuce leaves with mustard.
This light, crisp snack has 3.7 grams of carbs and will get you through the afternoon.
Avocado on a Crisp
Avocados have a place in your diet outside the gua- camole bowl. Mash 1/4 of a ripe avo- cado and spread it on 2 light rye crisps for a crunchy,
creamy snack with 17.3 grams of carbs, plus plenty of fiber and heart-healthy fat. It’s like a mini open-faced sandwich.
Nuts
Apples and Cheese
Sweet and salty flavors add up to a great snack. Pair a cup of apple slices with an ounce of mozzarella cheese for about 10 grams of carbs. The combination of protein, fat, and fiber makes it a fill- ing and satisfying nosh.
Mixed nuts are an all-time snack classic for good reason. They're just as satisfy- ing at your desk as they are at a party. One ounce of crunchy, salty,
mixed nuts will keep your energy up for hours for only 6 grams of carbs per ounce.
Yogurt and Cucumbers
Take your yogurt in a savory direction. Use a cup of low-fat, plain Greek yogurt as a creamy dip for 1 cup of refreshing cucum- ber spears. It adds up
to10 grams of carbs and a mega dose (21 grams) of appetite-satisfying protein. It’s like a version of the famous Greek dish, tzatziki.
Cottage Cheese With Berries
Cheesecake does- n’t make for a healthy snack option, but you can mimic a little of the flavor in a health- ier way. Pair a cup of low-fat cottage cheese
with half a cup of fresh or frozen blueberries and a little of your favorite no-calorie sweet- ener. The result? A dessert-like snack with 17 grams of carbs.
Remember eating this snack with your homework after school? It's still a good idea! Fill two medium celery stalks with 2 tablespoons of natural-style peanut butter for a nibble that will take you back to your childhood, with only 10 grams of carbs.
Better Beef Jerky
Jerky has been going up- scale in recent years, and there are better options now than the over-processed mys- tery-meat versions you’ve had before. Look for jerkies made from grass-fed beef, which have big flavor and just 5 grams of carbs per serving (about 1.5 ounces).
Celery and Peanut Butter
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