Snacking isn't always a bad thing. Studies show that eating three healthy meals and two snacks a day can actually help you lose weight. By eating every three hours, your metabolism will stay elevated and you will burn more calories. Also, healthy snacking will make you less likely to overeat during your regular meals.

Check out 5 Tips on Eating Often and Losing Weight … to see how it works.

Try the following snack ideas to keep you burning those calories:

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1. Dark Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Dark Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants and we all know that fresh fruit is good for us. Melt 1 ounce of dark chocolate in a glass bowl and dip strawberries for a sweet decadent treat.

Calories: 150

2. Apples with Peanut Butter

Apples with Peanut Butter Apples are full of fiber and peanut butter is rich with protein and good monosaturated fats. 1 tbsp. of peanut butter and 1 medium apple.

Calories: 150

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3. 100 Calorie Sun Chips

100 Calorie Sun Chips Do you love chips as much as I do? Then I've got great news for you! There are actually chips that are only 100 cal per serving and they taste amazing! Oh, and one more thing - unlike other snacks, a pack of Sun Chips will easily fit into your purse and you'll be able to take them wherever you go! Yummy, healthy and so mess-free! Love them!

Calories: 100
4. Veggies and Dip
100 Calorie Sun Chips You can’t go wrong with vegetables! Mix one packet of instant soup mix like Knorr’s vegetable soup, with 1 cup of low-fat plain yogurt. Try dipping pepper strips, celery or broccoli for a tasty healthy treat.

Calories: 150
5. Sassy Popcorn
100 Calorie Sun Chips Who would have thought that popcorn can be a healthy snack! But turns out this one is! It has no trans fat and even contains 5 grams of fiber per serving! Take this low-fat mini bag of delicious popcorn and jazz up the flavor by adding a little spoon of melted organic butter. I personally love Smart Food Popcorn Clusters with honey flavor, it's one of my all time favorite snacks!

Calories: 150

6. Healthy Tuna Sandwich

Healthy Tuna Sandwich Instead of mayo, try mixing in low-calorie dressing into tuna packed in water. Use a whole wheat pita pocket instead of traditional bread for the the extra fiber.

Calories: 150

And what are your favorite healthy snacks that keep you satisfied between meals?

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Katy
2010-07-31T22:10:12.000Z
hey, i was wondering do you know a diet to loose 2 stone in about 3 months-6months because i will go on a diet if i can have my skinny body back! i was seiousy underweight 3 years ago, but because of that i quit my swimming club and that was my only exersize a week that i did sept walking and i kept to my diet i put on 3 stone and i'm now 9 stone AND I'M 13! My dad kepts putting me on diets he found becuase i used to be great a sport, now i'm a 'slow fat freak'(his words not mine) he doen't like my weight my my shape my mum and dad has got into huge arguements about me... my sisters super skinny best gymnastic person in her year, best sprinter so she teases me a lot as well! And i know, 'be yourself' BLAH BLAH! But personally i'll rather get skinny to get confindent then be myself thank you very much and I WANT TO BE ME AGAIN! i've basically got no friends because 'i'm ebarrsing' i'm the 3rd slowest in my year so HELLLLLPPPPPP! I do 20 sit ups a day, 30 things when you hold your butt in the air for a minute then down again, at least a 30 minute walk/jog, i drink discusting green tea and drink 9 bottles of water with 4 veggies/fruits a day, i've been doing this for 3 months and I'VE PUT ON WEIGHT!
Theo
2010-01-12T18:34:03.000Z
Peanutbutter apples R the Bomb, been eating them since 5th grade, because my 5th grade teacher turned us on to them......:), cunchy peanutbutter works best IMHO.....:):)
Jazzie
2009-07-28T18:31:12.000Z
OMG its good that all of those sound so filling. And a few great ways to avoid gorging- Drink water (itll loosen appetite) Brush Your Teeth (dont ask me...it just does) Chewing Gum (chewing helps. period) An apple (low cal and EXTREMELY filling) Looking at a list of things Youve eaten that day (nuff said) Talking on the phone (and other things to do with your mouth)
sam
2011-05-21T03:59:16.000Z
hi, I'm 16 yrs old, between 5'1 and 5'2 and i weigh 130lbs. i run about 3-4 miles each week and i do alot of ab exercises and weight lifting but im still gaining weight! and i need to lose atleast 10lbs in two months. please help! also..i tend to binge alot..like ALOT. any advice? thanks!
Maria
2008-12-16T15:48:42.000Z
hmm, i will try this night Dark Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries Thanks
Token
2009-05-01T15:57:26.000Z
The strawberries look so good! Thanks for the reminder, will have to buy some the next time I'm out.