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Research has proven that people who eat late at nite tend to have higher amounts of body fat. So if you’re on a diet and tempted to have a late nite snack, try these healthy guilt-free options. A high-fiber banana with 2 tablespoons of sunflower seeds provides healthy fats and amino acids that help your body create melatonin. Macadamia nuts will fill you up with healthy fats and satisfy your savory snack craving. Try to find the ones with a tasty BBQ flavor. A single-serve fruit yogurt cup is high in protein, low in sugar, and high in healthy fats that are filling. Slice an apple (fiber) and dip it into a tablespoon of natural peanut butter (healthy fat) for a tasty, filling snack. A sliced peach and a single-serve cup of non-fat cottage cheese is full of protein and fiber with lots of calcium and vitamin C. Toast a slice of whole-grain bread and top it with two tablespoons of guacamole for a source of healthy fat, protein and fiber. A snack cup of black olives will give you a tasty fuel boost with healthy fats for just about 30 calories. Baby carrots give the crunch factor of a bag of chips without the calories. They’re low in calories and high in fiber. Cooked edamame beans are high in protein and fiber. Even tastier when seasoned with salt, garlic, red pepper, or all 3! Air-popped popcorn is much better than microwave popcorn. Try sprinkling with cinnamon for a different flavor. Non-fat Greek yogurt with frozen berries is a tasty treat full of protein and high in antioxidants and vitamin C.