Eating a healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining optimal health and nutrition, but knowing which foods are safe for a diet or low-calorie snack can sometimes seem like a daunting task. However, there are a few foods that safely fit into the 100-calorie-or-below category that provide excellent nutrition for a variety of situations.
Hard-Boiled Eggs
According to Peer Trainer, a website dedicated to healthy living and eating, a single large hard-boiled egg contains only 70 calories, putting it significantly below the 100 calorie mark. Hard-boiled eggs also are high in vitamins B2, B5 and B12 as well as protein, vitamin D and vitamin A, as a single hard-boiled egg contains 6 grams of protein and 6 percent of the daily requirement for vitamin A. Hard-boiled eggs also have been linked to preventing blood clots and protecting against age-related macular degeneration.
Papaya
Papayas are extremely healthy foods that work as a natural snack, and eating up to three-quarters of a fresh papaya adds up to less than 100 calories. Papayas have extremely high vitamin C content as well as folate, potassium, fiber, vitamin A and vitamin E. Papayas also have been linked to digestive health, immune support and lower potential for age-related macular degeneration, while potentially promoting lung health and reducing the risk for prostate cancer.
Pistachios
According to Nutrition Facts, 1/2 oz. of raw or dry roasted pistachios (approximately 25 pistachios) without added salt contains about 80 calories. Pistachios also are extremely low in sodium content cholesterol while being a good source of vitamin B6, copper, manganese, protein and dietary fiber. Pistachios are an excellent snack to keep in your car, bag or desk at work for when you cannot take a refrigerated snack with you, as they will not be affected by climate changes.
Apples
According to Calorie King, a single medium apple contains 95 calories. Apples also contain a negligible amount of saturated fat and cholesterol while being extremely low in sodium and total fat. A single apple also provides nearly one-fifth of needed daily dietary fiber, 10.9 mg of calcium and almost 175 mg of potassium in one serving.
Raw Carrots
According to Nutrition Data, a single cup of raw chopped carrots contains only 52 calories. Carrots are also a good source of niacin, thiamin, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin K and a whopping 428 percent of daily vitamin A needs. Carrots make an excellent snack for both home and work, as they can last without refrigeration for quite a while if not exposed to extreme heat or cold.
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