Health Halo: The Less-Than-Angelic Side to Your Snacking

Health halos are the seemingly angelic snacks that tease us with their promises of low-fat and sugar-free heavenly bliss. What happens when you purchase one of these tempting treats? Normally, after a few more than the recommended amount, they leave you asking for forgiveness.

When given the choice of a regular meal and a low-fat meal, obviamente your instinct is to choose the latter. Is this the best option for you though? The health halo effect can often lead to over-eating from the caloric misconception and item labeling.

Don’t let your summer snacking be a devil in disguise. Here are some of our favorite healthy snacks in 200 calories or less.

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1 bag of Oriville Redenbacher’s Lime + Salt Natural Popcorn

The Lime + Salt popcorn will be your new favorite guilty pleasure with 190 calories and all the Latin infusion you’ll ever need. With no artificial ingredients, 28 percent of your daily fiber and 3 grams of protein in a personalized size, this will be your ultimate go-to snack. Fiber is key to feeling full so definitely snack on this before going out where you know you’ll be tempted with unhealthy treats. Available at your local grocery store, the box of four bags will be around two-to-three dollars.