The moment we all would like to avoid has arrived? I’m talking about that moment during the day when
you start developing a bit of an appetite and, if you don’t eat, you feel like your stomach is turning into a huge hole able to ingest anything. But fear no more, because there are thousands of light snacks that can satisfy and temporarily satiate us, so that, at the next meal, we won’t sit at our table starving and unable to control ourselves. I had the chance to try many delicious recipes with just 100 calories that will not only help you block your hunger, but also satisfy your desire for something tasty. They all are healthy snacks, so they’ll satiate you, but won’t make you feel guilty for eating between meals. Moreover they are also extremely tasty snacks, either ready to eat or to prepare. If you are always in a rush and running around, there’s nothing easier than always carrying an energy bar in your bag: this will assure you a high-fiber snack (4 grams), 5 g of proteins and a low caloric intake (120-140 calories). The bars I’m talking about are the Kashi chew granola bars, otherwise you’ll find many other ones in any market, just make sure to read the nutritional values, most of all when dealing with packed products. On the other hand , if you’re at your office and can dispose of a microwave, you absolutely must try the Quarker Express Oatmeal, very easy to prepare and incredibly tasty. This product is sold in single-dose cups and its main component is oat flour, one of the most efficient ingredients to satiate your hunger. When you’re home, instead, all you need is 5 minutes and a knife. Take an apple (you must have at least an apple at home!), slice it and mix it with crushed nuts and one or two teaspoons of maple syrup. This delicious recipe has a caloric value of only about 100 calories. You can also get creative and mix some Greek yogurt (Fage Total Yogurt, for example, is fat-free and is only 100 calories per portion) with seasonal fruit, such as apricots. If you are into chips, I know something you might like. I’m talking about Soy Chips, made of soy and rich in fibers. This snack has a low fat value, but will assure you a significant intake of soy proteins. And if you haven’t heard,  according to a recent essay in the Journal of Obesity, not only does soy cause a loss of weight but also guarantees that you lose fat mass and not muscular mass. A packet of soy chips contains 7 grams of soy proteins in about 100 calories. Finally, if you can’t stand the heat, I would suggest you a popsicle, but always make sure it’s 100% fruit.