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Chicken Fiesta

Chicken is high in protein and you can make a wonderful filling snack with it. It will keep your stomach full and keep those hunger pangs away as well. Of course, it is rich in protein too. Use one small corn tortilla for making your chicken fiesta snack. Sprinkle a little cheddar cheese and some picante sauce. You can even add a little bit of chili powder to give that extra spicy taste to your chicken fiesta. Of course, there are plenty of other things that you can add to your chicken fiesta including onion, tomatoes and green peppers. Simply warm it in the microwave and it is ready to eat!

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Celery Stalks

One large celery stalk contains around 10 calories. So, there is a lot that you can do with it as a snack. The best part about celery is that you don't gain many calories and you spend a lot while digesting it. It makes you feel fuller too. No wonder, celery is considered to be great for dieters. However, not many of us enjoy chewing just plain old celery one after the other. But don't worry, celery does not have to be so boring. You can eat your salary dipped in salsa. Or you can just sprinkle some cayenne pepper on it. You can even chop it with some tomatoes and enjoy a wonderful salad. Celery with peanut butter is another great way to consume this wonderful food.

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Goat Cheese

Made of goat's milk, goat cheese contains 80 calories and six grams of fat per ounce. The calories present in goat cheese are lower than that found in cheese made of cow's milk. Goat cheese is also higher in protein content and contains 8.7 grams in one cup. Compared to cow milk cheese, it is also higher in calcium, selenium, copper and niacin. Goat cheese also contains vitamin A, phosphorus, and potassium. Apply goat cheese to a slice of multigrain bread and add some tomato to it. Sprinkle it with cayenne pepper and your low-calorie and healthy weight loss snack is all set to be eaten!

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Pita Bread

A staple in the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean diet, pita is flat bread. When you steam it, the pita dough puffs up and there is a pocket left in which you can add your own favorite ingredients. One large pita, which is about 6 inches in size, contains about 170 calories and the total fat content is only 2 gram. Use a whole-wheat pita bread to get additional dietary fibers along with more weight loss benefits. You can fill your pita bread with chopped tomatoes and add a little bit of shredded cheese. About two tablespoon hummus can also be filled into the pita bread. Sprinkle some paprika and squeeze some lemon juice to enjoy your snack.

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Mozzarella String Cheese

One stick of part skim mozzarella string cheese contains around 85 calories. About 60% of the calories come from fat, 5% from carbohydrates and 35% from protein. It also contains potassium and calcium. Combine your mozzarella string cheese with marinara sauce to make your evening snack. Marinara sauce is usually made with tomatoes, onion, garlic and some herbs. To keep the calories under 250 for your snack, just use two part skim mozzarella string cheese. Dunk these into your marinara sauce and enjoy your snack in the afternoon or the evening or whenever you get a craving for some cheese.

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Chips And Salsa

You can use tortilla chips that are lightly baked with very little oil as a delicious snack. This snack can be enjoyed anytime you want. About 10 chips of this variety contain 74 calories, 2 gram fat, 1 gram protein and about 1 gram dietary fiber. It is very low in cholesterol. You can easily turn these delicious chips into your daily afternoon or evening snack. Make it delicious by combining it with salsa. Use your favorite variety of sauce, whether it is the tomatillo or the raspberry-chipotle and enjoy a snack that keeps your calorie count well under the 250 mark.

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Popcorns

If you are craving for some high calorie potato chips, just consider chomping on a pack of popcorn instead. A cup of air-popped white popcorn is around 31 calories and it contains only one percent fat. So, you can easily add some flavors or some butter or cheese to the mix and enjoy the crunchiness and salty taste of your favorite popcorn. You can season your popcorn with some cumin, ginger, and chili powder. Sprinkle some cayenne pepper to boost your metabolism. Sprinkle some grated parmesan cheese on top of your popcorn cup or just add a little olive oil.

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Hardboiled Egg

Most dieters feel that hard-boiled eggs are something that they should avoid. However, that is not true. Eggs are packed with nutrition and yet they are low in calories. One large hard-boiled egg contains only 77 calories. The food is rich in calcium, vitamin A, and iron. It also contains 6 gram protein. The protein found in eggs provides you with all the amino acids required to stay healthy. Since you are just boiling it without any oils, it keeps the fat content of the food down. Sprinkle some cayenne pepper on your hard-boiled egg and enjoy a wonderfully healthy and low-calorie snack.

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Corn Tortillas

Tortilla is thin flat bread made from finely ground corn and used commonly in Mexico and Central America. In Mexico, corn is known as maize and tortillas in this country can be made with white, yellow, or blue maize. One corn tortilla contains about 52 calories. It also contains dietary fiber, iron, calcium, and protein. Make a delicious snack by stuffing your tortilla with mashed black beans and diced avocado. Just top it with your favorite variety of sauce and enjoy a delicious snack which is well under your 250 calories mark and is also not very high in fat.

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Tuna Salad

Your traditional tuna salad is a mixture of tuna and mayonnaise. Often, a substitute may be used in place of mayonnaise. The tuna used in the salad is usually of the pre-cooked, canned variety. People commonly add celery or relish to the salad. Onions and pieces of hard-boiled egg may also be added to this dish. The salad is usually served on top of lettuce or tomato or avocado. About 100 grams of tuna salad contains 187 calories, making it ideal for dieters and weight watchers. It also contains 16 grams protein along with vitamin A and C, calcium and iron.