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Oct 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The best snacks for those who are trying to lose weight are those which are high in nutrients, and yet low in calories. Whole and unprocessed foods are great because they fuel the body all day long by providing energy which you will need to continue to perform. There are quite a lot of these quick and healthy snacks to choose from, it is simply a matter of making smart decisions about what you put into your body.

Grabbing a bag of potato chips, a pack of cookies, or a candy bar can be very tempting, since they are fast, and easy with no preparation needed. This types of foods however, only provide empty calories, and will end up making you sluggish, because the human body needs clean fuel.

Here is a list of the top 25 best snacks for those who wish to remain healthy, or lose some weight and regain their good health. They are all quick and easy snacks, meant to make the transition to healthy choices much easier.

1) Air popped popcorn, 2) Nonfat cottage cheese, 3) Frozen grapes, 4) Protein bars (check labels!), 5) Hard boiled eggs, 6) Orange slices(NOT the candy!), 7) Sugar free jello, 8) Broccoli florets, 9) Sliced chicken breasts, 10) Green salad, 11) Hummus, 12) Cherry tomatoes, 13) Nonfat yogurt, 14) Peanut butter (Small amounts, low fat, high protein), 15) Frozen mangoes, 16) Frozen yogurt, 17) Fruit smoothies, 18) Walnuts, 19) Sunflower seeds, 20) Soy Chips, 21) Bean salad, 22) Tuna, 23) Slices apples, 24) Pickles, 25) Olives.

Of course, a combination of these can be mixed to form great snack ideas. Adding the chicken breast with apples, grapes, and pickles, and oranges, all chopped. Mix in some diet mayonnaise or low fat cottage cheese for a great chicken salad to have with soy chips! This is just one example. Be creative!