8 Worst Snacks: Are You Ruining Your Figure With Them?

By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD

Best and Worst Snacks


Eight not-so-healthy snacks, plus 8 easy, healthy alternatives




WebMD Expert Column What makes a healthy snack? A good-for-you snack is one that's high in nutritional value ( protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber) but relatively low in calories, total fat, saturated fat (no trans fat), sugar, and sodium. And the most important part of that equation is "high in nutritional value." Nuts, for example, are high in fat and calories -- but are also loaded with nutrients we need, which makes them a healthy snack.



On the flip side, not-so-healthy snack choices are usually low in nutritional value but high in calories, total fat, saturated fat (and sometimes trans fat), sugars, or sodium.



While fresh veggies and fruits make super- healthy snacks, those items aren't always convenient (or the top choices for your typical family). That said, here are some of the worst snack choices you can find in your local supermarket in terms of healthfulness -- along with some healthy alternatives you can buy or put together in minutes.



8 Not-So-Healthy Snacks

1. Chocolate Coated Donuts, Mini Donuts, and Snack Cakes



This is not to say that powdered-sugar donuts are good snack choices. But chocolate-coated donuts and snack cakes have even more saturated fat than other types.

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The Flat Belly Diet For Men is not a fad or starvation diet, it is a healthy and easy way of eating

that can help you lose weight and live a longer healthier and happier life.

You can change your life with the Flat Belly Diet, and that is not hype or exaggeration.

The book cites many real life examples and anecdotal testimonials.   

There are two types of belly fat:

1. Subcutaneous
2. Visceral

Subcutaneous fat is the fat you can see and grab, unattractive but not as "deadly" as the second type

of fat.

Visceral fat is deep within the body cavity and while some amount of visceral fat is needed to protect

the organs around the stomach, too much belly fat and you could get into health issues, such as heart trouble,

diabetes and cancer. 

The challenge in losing this belly fat is that even when you increase your workout and cut calories you don't
lose this belly fat and achieve the flat belly you crave.

It can become very frustrating as your belly fat continues to grow and your ego takes a plunge.
You can regain your confidence with the Flat Belly Diet For Men and:

1. Recapture your sex appeal
2. Enjoy buying a new wardrobe
3. Feel more vital and energized 

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