Natalie Rizzo

The vessel for your favorite BBQ food usually adds about 150 to 200 calories, and that’s on top of the 400-plus-calorie burger, instead, opt for a lettuce-wrapped burger, which will reduce the calories, add some nutrients, and even give you a little hydration boost.

Sauerkraut does more than give your burger a delicious flavor boost, it’s actually a good source of probiotics, aka the good bacteria that live in your gut. These bacteria contribute to the health of your gut and are essential for a healthy digestive tract and immune function. Certain things like an unhealthy diet, undue stress, or a harsh round of antibiotics can affect the balance and health of the probiotics in the stomach. So it’s important to feed your gut with natural sources of probiotics, like sauerkraut.

Since chocolate has caffeine that may keep me awake, I opt for cocoa powder sprinkled on top of popcorn, this sweet and savory snack has just 40 calories per cup.

Give Natalie Rizzo Spicy Cocoa Popcorn a try. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS 6. String cheese and berries Make a mini snack plate of string cheese, plus a handful of berries. The cheese provides protein to keep your tummy from mid-sleep rumblings — and the berries offer carbohydrates. Plus, they also happen to be rich in health-helping antioxidants. 7. Mini sandwiches I love to make little bite-sized sandwiches out of whole-wheat crackers.

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What’s great about Taco Bell is you can customize your order to make it healthier.

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Although th is option is a bit high in sodium, it’s one of the lowest-calorie burgers on the menu for anyone who wants a lighter option.

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