10 Snacks That Women Who’ve Lost Weight Swear By

By Claire Tully Updated: January 15, 2016

No matter how satisfying your meals are, you’re bound to get hungry between them. That’s where the right snacks come in. But which snacks actually help you lose weight? We have the answers.

Since thousands of women have lost weight while using the health and fitness app, Lifesum, we asked the company to take a close look at what female dieters between 35 and 65 snacked on to help them drop at least 20 pounds. They’ve shared the top 10 snacks for weight loss exclusively with us.

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These snacks include filling fruits and tasty treats you didn’t know you could indulge in while dieting. So they will help you stay fuller for longer without feeling deprived. Lifesum’s in-house nutritionist, Frida Harju, explains why these 10 snacks might have been the key to helping these women lose weight.

Apples

Not only are apples high in fiber, leaving you feeling fuller longer, but also low in calories, so you can snack without feeling guilty. via Getty Images
Nuts

Nuts are full of healthy fats, which help you feel full more quickly. A small handful of mixed nuts boost your energy. via Getty Images
Bananas

Bananas are loaded with vitamin C, which helps burn fat, and are substantial enough to fight off hunger for long periods of time. via Getty Images

If you're in the mood for a cooked snack, try Air-Fried Zucchini: Low-Carb Snack Perfection!
String Cheese

Light string cheese is naturally low in calories, doesn’t contain carbohydrates, and is a lean protein. via Getty Images
Grapes

Low in calories and high in vitamin C and manganese, a bowl of mixed grapes can be picked at throughout the day. via Getty Images
Peanut Butter

A spoonful of natural, sugar-free peanut butter is high in protein, potassium, and fiber and fends off hunger. via Getty Images
Oranges

Low in calories, oranges are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and essential minerals. Vitamin C levels keep your energy high. via Getty Images
Hummus

Hummus is rich in protein, keeps you fuller for longer because of all those chickpeas, and contains the fatty acids you need. via Getty Images
Jello

Sugar-free Jell-o can contain as little as 10 calories per serving, a lot less than a full-fat Jell-o cup. via Getty Images
Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher) contains less sugar than milk, so treating yourself with one square is a great choice! via Getty Images

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