The 50 Best Snacks for Weight Loss (cont'd)

Made with real olive oil, which lends an authentic flavor and more heart-healthy fats, this hummus bests a flavor like, say, Sabra's Roasted Pine Nut Hummus, which is made with "soybean and/or canola oil."

With so many faux-guacamoles at the supermarket, it's important to find one good brand and stick to it. So let us introduce you to Wholly, the supermarket's most reliable purveyor of authentic, avocado-based guac. Oils, starches, and artificial colors are nowhere to be found in this package.

Cottage cheese is famous for its abundant supply of complete protein, but the 5 grams of fiber come from the addition of a natural plant compound called inulin. Top your curds with the best fruit for weight loss for an ultra-sweet and healthy snack (or dessert!).

Each stick has a fifth of your day's calcium intake, and Horizon keeps the fat down by using part-skim milk. The creaminess of the cheese pairs particularly well with an apple, and the duo just so happens to make one perfect snack-size portion.

Keep one of these cheese wheels in the office fridge to fight on-the-job hunger. Spread a couple wedges over whole wheat crackers and you hit both major benchmarks of satiety: protein and fiber.

Greek yogurt has more than double the protein of standard American-style, making it the clear-cut winner of the Best and Worst Yogurts for Weight Loss title. Make it a simple parfait by adding fruit, nuts, seeds, or granola.

Often what yogurt processors call "fruit" is actually artificially colored high-fructose corn syrup with just a touch of actual plant matter. Chobani's delivers real blueberry, and sugar plays a mere supporting role.

These are natural eggs, cooked, peeled, and ready to eat. Make a complete snack by spreading hummus on whole wheat toast and slicing the hard-boiled egg over the top. Enjoy one for breakfast with a hot drink; shed belly flab—rapidly—with one of the 4 Teas That Melt Fat!

Aside from the touch of cane juice, the only ingredients are whole wheat and cinnamon. The wheat delivers protein and fiber, and the cinnamon helps counteract the cane juice's impact on blood sugar.

Don't confine oatmeal to the breakfast table. A bowl of instant oats makes a perfect snack. Each packet has only 1 gram of sugar, an impressive 4 grams of fiber, and thanks to the whey protein powder, a healthy array of amino acids.

No snack on the planet offers such a reliable dose of protein in a more convenient package. Consider this your best option on days when you're too busy to be bothered with snack-time complications.

These baby carrots come with just enough ranch to kick up the flavor without burdening you with a nutritionally nullifying load of fat, and each serving has 60 percent of your day's recommended vitamin A.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

Consisting of nothing but fresh soybeans, edamame makes a great snack. Each bean provides a nourishing mix of protein, fiber, and omega-3 fats. If you're eating out, just ask for your bowl unsalted and add a small pinch at the table. And for another savory treat, check out one of the Best Burgers for Weight Loss.

"A handful of Snapea Crisps provides a whopping five grams of protein and four grams of fiber for a mere 110 calories. Plus, this snack is non-perishable so it can be easily eaten just about anywhere."—Lisa De Fazio, MS, RD, Los Angeles-based Registered Dietitian

"When I'm looking to get a little leaner, I reach for raw flax crackers topped with avocado. I prefer raw flax crackers over the wheat variety because they don't contain gluten, which can make me a little puffy. They are also intensely rich in omega-3s, which helps produce radiant skin and a faster brain!"—Dana James, nutritionist and founder of Food Coach NYC

"Sliced turkey wrapped around a dill pickle always hits the spot when I'm in the mood for something salty. The protein from the turkey also helps tide me over until my next meal."—Lisa De Fazio

"I love spreading two tablespoons of almond butter on apple slices. The protein and fiber combination helps keep me satiated, and I love the salty-sweet flavor combination." – Lisa De Fazio

"When I'm in the mood for something creamy, I take one piece of pre-sliced, low-fat cheese like mozzarella or Monterey Jack, cut it into four equal squares and use it to top four wheat crackers. Cracked Pepper and Olive Oil Triscuits work great for this. Pop the cheese and crackers into the microwave for about 15 seconds. This gooey, whole grain 'treat' serves up eight grams of protein and comes in around 200 calories."—Christine M. Palumbo, MBA, RDN, FAND, a Chicago area registered dietitian and nutrition communications consultant.

"When hunger strikes on the go, I reach for a Daily Greens green juice. Not only do these drinks provide an opportunity to fit more veggies into my day, they are low in sugar and calories and provide a number of energy-boosting nutrients. They are also organic and cold-pressed, which is a juicing process that helps to preserve the vitamins and minerals in the produce." – Lauren Minchen MPH, RDN, CDN, a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist based in New York City. Uncover more of the 16 Snacks Diet Experts Eat To Lose Weight.

Chocolate milk is the perfect drinkable snack before you head in for a workout. The sugar fuels your muscles for maximum power, and the protein helps rebuild them afterward.

With VitaBrownies you can satisfy your craving for something sweet at any time of the day without sabotaging your diet. Each chocolaty square packs 8 grams of whole grains—a dietary staple of people with the littlest middles. A Tufts University study found that participants who ate three or more servings of whole grains had 10 percent less belly fat than people who ate the same amount of calories from refined carbs (like bad-for-you brownies). When it comes to diet and snacking, being unrefined is a good thing!

A classy upgrade to the standard ice cream pop, this frozen treat delivers 7 grams of belly-filling protein.

Thanks to oats, rye, barley, and buckwheat, Kashi's cookie has more fiber (4 grams) than a standard slice of whole-wheat bread.