Snacks for Men (Who Want To Get In Shape)

snacks for menFor years, doctors and nutritionists warned against snacking. Now, they’re telling men to eat more often to boost metabolism and give your body the energy it needs. While snacking on a bag of fried potato chips or high-fat cookies isn’t the way to go, there are some snacks for men that can provide energy for your body without packing on the pounds and wrecking your exercise plan.

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Nuts
Nuts can be high in fat, but it’s the good type of fat. Additionally, they’re also high in protein, vitamin E, and fiber, which can make you feel fuller for longer. For snacking, pick nuts with the most nutritional benefit like almonds, cashews, peanuts or walnuts. Raw nuts are the best nutritional choice, but dry-roasted nuts are a close second.

Cottage Cheese with Fresh Fruit
A single serving of low-fat cottage cheese contains about 100 calories, but packs about 15-grams of protein depending on the brand you buy. Topping your cottage cheese with fresh fruit like pears or blueberries will give you a vitamin and antioxidant boost and satisfy sugar cravings without the calories and fat of baked goods and sweet treats like ice cream.

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Tuna
Tuna that comes in a pouch or can is incredibly convenient to snack on, and it’s one of the best snacks for men on the planet. Tuna is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and protein, and a single serving is only going to add up to about 100 calories. Use unsweetened pickle relish, low-fat yogurt or lemon juice to add moisture instead of mayonnaise if you need to mix it with something.