Tasty Snack with only 56 Calories!!!!

Gee Whiz! Once your metabolism gets going, you find that you are hungry all day, even though you are eating 5 - 6 times a day!  So my key to success is snacks, snacks, and more snack.  I try to make sure I pack at least 2 snacks with my lunch everyday so I'm not tempted to grab a bag of chips!   

Of course, we all know that eating all day is the key to keeping your metabolism churning throughout the day, but choosing the right snacks is key!  The Abs Diet nutrition plan recommends that all snacks include one healthy carb and and a protein totaling about 200 - 300 calories.  For example...

• A smoothie made with nonfat milk, whey protein powder, and your fave fruit
• 1 med apple + 1 oz of cheese
• 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt + fresh berries
• 1 med orange + handful of almonds
• 1 slice low fat cheese + plus 1 slice of turkey + 1/2 cup apple sauce

But, I get bored with the same snacks over and over... SparkPeople.com always has great snack suggestions.  This one sounds really yummy for days at home!  I'd just throw in some kind of protein and be good to go!  Maybe add in some turkey bacon, or some nuts.  Or have some protein on the side!

Savory Spinach with Tomatoes (From Sparkpeople.com)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 1 medium onion, chopped
  
• 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
  
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
  
• 2 bunches fresh spinach leaves
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  

Nutritional Info

	Fat: 2.7g Carbohydrates: 6.7g Calories:56.8 Protein: 3.6g

1. In the oil, fry the onion, garlic and tomato.



2. Add the clean spinach and salt. Stir together.



3. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, until just tender.



Serves 6.