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HEALTHY SNACKS

1. Pear slices with ricotta cheese

Pear slices and ricotta cheese make a satisfying snack with a sweet taste and creamy texture.

Pears, especially the peels, contain polyphenol antioxidants that have strong anti-inflammatory properties. Ricotta cheese is rich in protein and calcium. In a 12-week study, older adults who consumed 7 ounces (210 grams) of ricotta cheese daily experienced improvements in muscle mass and strength.

A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of ricotta cheese with 1 small, chopped pear provides about 12 grams of protein and 250 calories.

2. Dried unsweetened coconut

Dried coconut is tasty, filling, and portable.

It's high in fat, including medium-chain fats that may increase metabolism, promote weight loss, and improve brain function in people with impaired memory.

Make sure to get the unsweetened type, since many packaged options harbor sugar. Unsweetened dried coconut packs about 185 calories in 1 ounce (28 grams).

A wide variety of dried, unsweetened coconut is available online.

3. Turkey roll-ups

Turkey roll-ups are delicious and nutritious.Turkey contains high-quality protein, which helps you feel satisfied, preserves muscle mass, and burns more calories during digestion than fat or carbs.

The recipe below boasts about 20 grams of protein and 180 calories:

Turkey roll-ups

Ingredients:

• 4 slices of turkey breast
• 4 teaspoons (20 grams) of cream cheese
• 4 pickles or cucumber strips

Directions:

Place turkey breast slices on a large plate. Spread 1 teaspoon (5 grams) of cream cheese on each slice. Place a pickle or strip of cucumber on each turkey slice and roll up.

4. Olives

Olives are one of the nutritious staples of the Mediterranean diet.

They are very high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and provide powerful antioxidants like oleuropein.

The plant compounds in olives may reduce inflammation, insulin resistance, and cancer risk . Depending on their size, 25 green or black olives have 100–175 calories.

5. Spicy avocado

Avocados are among the most nutritious and satisfying foods on the planet.Studies show that they can help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, improve symptoms of arthritis, and protect your skin from sun damage.

What's more, avocados are high in fiber, potassium, magnesium, and monounsaturated fat. Sprinkle half a medium avocado with salt and a dash of cayenne pepper for a savory, filling snack with around 130 calories.