West Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) June 26, 2013
June 21 was the official kick-off of summer, which means many people are starting to think slim for bathing suit season. With snacking accounting for about one-fourth of daily calories, finding the right snacks are key for not packing on the pounds. Snacking is on the risein fact we snack twice as much as we did 30 years ago, says Registered Dietitian and Fitness Magazine Contributor, Dawn Jackson Blatner. Keeping smart snacks on hand can be the secret to keeping you full while staying slim and trim.
Blatner presented audiences with five of her favorite summery snacks that offer slimming benefits without sacrificing great taste:
1. Tuna: The slimming secret is its protein content. Tuna is a lean protein and excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. Protein helps maintain a full and satisfied feeling, and preliminary research suggests that omega-3s may decrease the amount of fat the body stores.
Blatner suggests trying single serve StarKist tuna pouches with a few whole grain crackers and carrots, cucumber or red bell pepper slices. What I love is that these pouches provide 12-16 grams of protein and give you about 100% of your daily value of omega-3s. Plus the StarKist Creations
