ARE YOUR
100 calorie snack packs
Good For You?
(as seen on interview of Dr Chen on Fox 11 News)
Long Beach Weight Loss Says:
It seems like every major snack food now comes in a convenient "100 calorie snack pack." In a nation where 75% of us are overweight, the food industry recognizes this appalling statistic, and wisely changed there marketing approach to offer a portion controlled snack for their consumers. But does this mean that they are really watching out for the health of the consumer? And do they really help you with your weight loss goals?
Long Beach Weight Loss Says:
Consider this: A common 100 calorie snack pack such as Pringles has 6g fat (1.5g of which are saturated fat), <1g fiber and 1g protein. A smarter 100 calorie snack such as soy chips from Genisoy has 2g fat (0g saturated and 0g trans fat), 2g fiber and 7g protein. It is true, calories are calories, but the
macronutrients that make up these calories are important as well when trying to lose weight. The soy snack has double the amount of fiber and 7 times the amount of protein, both which will help to make sure that 100 calorie snack pack will keep you full and help in long term weight loss! Make sure you read what makes up those 100 calories in the snack pack.
Healthy 100 calorie snacks to keep you full
Long Beach Weight Loss Says:
Cottage cheese (4oz) 15g protein
Edamame (40 pods)
11g protein
Genisoy Soy Crisps 7g protein
Egg Whites (6) 22g protein