Your heartand taste budswill love these fiber-containing, low-saturated fat snacks, perfect for managing your cholesterol.
Unsurprisingly, Trader Joes has a bunch of heart-conscious, tasty snack options you cant really find anywhere else.
Were sharing the 7 best snacks at Trader Joes for better cholesterol, according to dietitians.
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Piquant Popcorn
Say goodbye to regular butter popcorn and hello toTrader Joes Piquant Popcorn.
This high-fiber savory snack is flavored with onion, garlic and nutritional yeast.
Each serving of the Piquant Popcorn contains 3 grams of fiber.
Fiber has been shown to lower dietary cholesterol and can help curb hunger levels, she says.
Plus, thanks to the peanut butter (and oats), each serving has 12 grams of protein!
Trader Joes Overnight Oats are high in heart-healthy fats and protein for a filling and satiating mid-day snack.
They contain dried kalamata olives and savory herbs to take plain mixed nuts up a notch.
Organic Seedy Crackers
For Trader Joes spin on regular crackers, try theirOrganic Seedy Crackers.
Theyre chock-full of healthy whole grains and seeds including brown rice, quinoa,flaxseedsand sesame seeds.
The tamari soy sauce adds a delicious umami flavor that pairs well with sweet or savory toppings alike.
Theyre like cheese puffs but with peanut flavor instead of cheese.
Each serving has 2 grams of fiber.
For more fiber, try eating these with a side of fruit like berries or a banana.
Freeze Dried Raspberries
Are you someone who always buys berries but nevereats them before they get moldy?
If so, give Trader JoesFreeze Dried Raspberriesa try.
Since theyrefreeze-dried, they have a long shelf life and dont need to be refrigerated.
On top of that they contain no saturated fat or sodium.
Enjoy them straight out of the bag, or add them to yogurt, oatmeal, or a smoothie.
So head to Trader Joesyour heart health and taste buds will thank you!
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