We're Adding the Snacks We Found in Vanessa Lachey's Pantry to Our Grocery List Right This Minute
We had the BEST TIME yesterday organizing @vanessalachey's gorgeous new kitchen! We separated the [...]
Almonds
Not only do almonds boast around 7 grams of protein per quarter-cup serving, their monounsaturated fats also keep you full for longer. If you ask us, that's the perfect snack to hold you over after breakfast until lunchtime.
Granola bars
These classic, satisfying bars are the perfect go-to snack in a pinch. As long as you're buying the ones made with whole grain oats and low in added sugars and preservatives, you're golden. Or better yet, make your own!
Popcorn
We're not talking the fattening, (albeit delicious) buttery, movie-style microwave stuff, but rather the baked or air-popped, sea-salt-only popcorn — is that SkinnyPop and Pirates Booty we see? Popcorn is naturally high in fiber, so that means it's naturally satiating!
Assorted nuts
It looks like even Vanessa Lachey gets tired of plain almonds after a while — perhaps that's why assorted nuts are front and center of her pantry? As long as you're sticking to small serving sizes, you can reap the benefits nuts bring, like protein, fiber and unsaturated fats. Bonus benefit: They're actually a phenomenal snack for a glowing, more smoother looking complexion.
Tuna
While it's not strictly a snack, per se, the omega-3 fatty acids in tuna make it too hard to pass up. Serve it on an open-faced sandwich or as tuna salad on whole-wheat crackers.
Black beans
One of the best foods for weight loss, black beans contain 40 grams of protein per cup! Add them into a healthy black bean and corn salsa recipe like this one or a black bean, corn and avocado dip like this one.
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