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Healthy eating isn’t all about calorie counting. Nutritious foods are key, but after calorie-laden holiday meals, it’s nice to know you can grab a quick snack that won’t fill up the energy tank all the way. Let’s be honest, hunger can creep up when it’s least convenient (like 30 minutes before a dinner reservation) so turn to this list for a small and satisfying bite that won’t ruin a healthy day.

1. Cheesy Popcorn
Toss 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese and a dash of cayenne pepper with 2 cups of freshly popped popcorn. Choose a low-fat, low-sodium pre-packaged variety or pop kernels in a small paper bag in the microwave. Grated parm can have a lot of salt, but one tablespoon has only three percent of the daily recommended value, and only 22 calories for a whole lot of added flavor.

2. Cottage Cheese and Cantaloupe
Top ½ cup of low-fat cottage cheese with ½ cup of diced cantaloupe. That ½ cup ofcantaloupe delivers 50 percent of the daily recommended values of vitamins A and C, two vitamins that may help promote clear skin.

3. 14 Almonds
Almonds don’t need any extras to be a satisfying snack. Added bonus: They’re the most nutritionally dense nut (which means they have the highest concentration of nutrients per calorie). Try 8 of our cocoa dusted almonds for a sweeter version.

4. Baked Apple
Baked apples can get all dressed up and filled with oats, nuts, and other tasty stuff. But for a simple low-cal version, core a tennis-ball sized apple, dust with cinnamon, and bake at 350 for 20 minutes (or until tender but not mushy).

5. Jicama and Honey Mustard Dip
Hicka-what? Jicama (pronounced, hic-kuh-muh) is a root veggie that touts 6 grams of fiber per cup. Peel and slice up 1 ½ cups, and dip into a mixture of 1 tablespoon of Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of mustard, and 1 teaspoon of honey.

6. Mexican Potato
There’s always the option to bake a potato, but for a quick snack version turn to the microwave. Pierce a medium potato (about the size of a computer mouse) a few times with a fork, and microwave on high for about five minutes or until soft (you should be able to pierece with a knife and remove without any resistance). Top ½ of the potato with 1 tablespoon of salsa and 1 tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt (a great stand in for sour cream). Save the other half in the fridge for another snack!

7. Kettle Corn
Toss 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of stevia with 2 cups of freshly popped popcorn. Try shaking it all up in a paper bag or a container with a lid on it for even topping distribution. Not a fan of stevia? Swap it for 1 teaspoon of honey plus 1 teaspoon of water microwaved for 20 seconds to thin it out.

8. 22 pistachios
These little guys are the biggest bang for your calorie buck. Pistachios rank high in protein and lower in saturated fat compared to many other kinds of nuts. Pick the in-shell variety (not the pre-shelled ones) — they’re less expensive and one study found people consume up to 41 percent more calories from pistachios when they don’t have to crack the shell to work for it [1].

9. Apples and Cheese
Pair a Laughing Cow Mini Babybel Light cheese wheel with half of a baseball-sized apple, sliced. The cheese has 6 grams of protein and 20 percent of the daily recommended value of calcium.

10. Red Pepper and Goat Cheese
Slice up one medium red pepper and enjoy with 2 tablespoons of soft goat cheese. Goat cheese is tangy and flavorful, and has about ⅓ fewer calories, and ⅓  the fat per ounce compared to cow’s milk cheese.

11. Chili-Lime Shrimp
Toss ten large boiled shrimp in 1 tablespoon of limejuice. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of chili powder. Here’s the kicker: this little snack has over 10 grams of protein! Shrimp also have a high concentration of the antioxidant astaxanthin, known to reduce inflammation [2].

12. Carrots n’ Hummus
Chow down on 10 baby carrots with 2 tablespoons of hummus. Jazz it up with fresh herbs like dill or parsley.

13. White Bean Salad
Combine ⅓ cup of white beans with 1 tablespoon of sliced scallions, a squeeze of lemon juice, and ¼ cup of diced tomatoes. White beans are a good source of dietary fiber, protein, and iron.

14. Hard Boiled Egg Whites and Mustard
Boil four eggs for 12–15 minutes. Let them cool, de-shell them, slice them in half, and remove the yolks with a spoon. Sprinkle with pepper and dip in 1 tablespoon of mustard. The really yellow kinds of mustard get their color from turmeric, an anti-inflammatory spice. Pro tip: If you add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the water, the eggs will be a cinch to peel!

15. Frozen Grapes
Grapes make a great snack fresh or frozen, but if you opt for the chilly state, they lastway longer. Nosh on 1 cup (about 28 grapes). Feeling fancy? Use them as fruity ice cubes in a tall glass of water to stay hydrated while snacking.

16. Egg Whites and Toast
Toast one slice of whole-wheat bread and top with 2 scrambled egg whites. Sprinkle with a dash of pepper and paprika.

17. Pumpkin Yogurt
Combine ½ cup of nonfat plain Greek Yogurt with ¼ cup of pumpkin puree. Sweeten with stevia, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pumpkin pie spice blend (or cinnamon).Pumpkin is a low fat way to increase this snack’s fiber and flavor profile.

18. DIY Chunky Apple Sauce
Dice up ½ of a tennis-ball sized apple and add it to ½ cup of unsweetened apple sauce. So much apple! You’ll get the spoonability of apple sauce, but with an added fresh crunch (not like that store-bought mushy chunk). Sprinkle with some cinnamon for an extra flavor kick.

19. Watermelon Salad
Top 1 cup of raw spinach with 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and ¾ cup of diced watermelon. Spinach has a ton of vitamin K (which helps blood to clot properly when you get cuts) and vitamin A (which is good for the eyes).

20. Open Faced Turkey Sammie
Toast 1 slice of whole-wheat bread and spread with 1 teaspoon of honey mustard. Top with 2 slices of deli turkey.

21. Avocado Rice Cake
Top a rice cake (we like the unsalted brown rice variety) with 1/4 of an avocado, mashed. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper and paprika. Avocados are a good source of monounsaturated fat, the kind of fat that can help improve cholesterol levels and decrease the risk of heart disease [3] [4].

22. Strawberries and Goat Cheese
Pair 10 large strawberries with 1 tablespoon of soft goat cheese. This serving ofstrawberries has over 100 percent of the daily recommended value of vitamin C.

23. Rice Cake and Almond Butter
Top a rice cake with 2 teaspoons of almond butter. While it’s not nearly as popular as peanut butter, almond butter is a better choice when it comes to fiber, iron and especially Vitamin E.

24. Enlightened Bars 
These healthier ice cream bars aren’t just low in calories — they actually have some impressive nutritional stats: Eight grams of protein, no artificial sweeteners, only three grams of sugar, and five grams of fiber per bar. They come in coffee, fudge, and orange cream flavors. (We’re partial to the coffee flavor at Greatist HQ — surprise, surprise.)

25. Kiwi and Coconut
Slice 1 large kiwi and top with 1 tablespoon of unsweetened shredded coconut. Onekiwi has all the vitamin C to meet the daily recommended value.

26. Cukes and Cream Cheese
Cut one medium cucumber into long strips. Combine 2 tablespoons of diced roasted red pepper, 2 tablespoons of low-fat cream cheese, and ¼ teaspoon of cracked pepper. Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the strips. Cucumbers are made up mostly of water, which makes them a healthy low-calorie dipper.

27. Broccoli and Tzatziki Sauce
Whip up a quick tzatziki-like sauce by combining 2 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of minced cucumber. Dip six florets into the sauce. The healthy bonus here is that eating broccoli raw may help maintain the green veggie’s cancer-fighting nutrients.

28. Baby Corn and Soy Sauce
For a super quick snack, dip 20 baby corns into low-sodium soy sauce. Baby corn is high in folate, a B-vitamin that helps produce and maintain new cells.

29. Dark Chocolate
This snack doesn’t need any friends  — it’s tasty by itself. Enjoy three squares or five dark chocolate kisses. A bit of the dark stuff can help regulate levels of the stress hormone cortisol [5].

30. English Muffin and Fruit Butter
Toast ½ of a whole-wheat English muffin. Top with 2 teaspoons of pumpkin butter or apple butter for about 30 calories. Choosing these spreads over conventional jams can save about 20 calories per serving.

31. Protein Shake
Shake up 1 scoop of vanilla whey protein with 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk. This one’s perfect for post-workout snacking, too — whey protein has been shown to help rebuild muscles after exercise.

What are your favorite low-cal snacks? What did we miss? Share with us in the comments below.

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Zara Rahim, 22, entered politics with a passion for women’s issues, poverty and development — all of which were influenced by her family’s experience emigrating from Bangladesh in the 1980s.  As a high school senior in 2008, with presidential elections approaching, Zara was frustrated with what she had been seeing and longed to learn more about the issues to help bring about change.  She heard then-Sen. Barack Obama speak for the first time, got goose bumps, drove to a field office to volunteer, and the rest is history.

Zara credits the Obama for America team with giving her a start, and for instilling a passion in politics. Since then, Zara has worked on social business with Nobel Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and served as the Florida Digital Content Director for Obama for America in 2012. Currently, Zara works in digital and public affairs for Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn.

Zara has already learned the lesson about the importance of balancing life and work, writing, “Don’t forget to take care of yourself and don’t forget the people who have helped you get where you are.”

Latest tweet from @zara915: “I hate not being able to sleep #blah“

Here’s Zara in her own words:

I am 22 years-young.

I live in Tampa … Am from Port St. Lucie …. I went to school at USF. I hope to visit Bangladesh (again!) soon enough.

I entered politics because … my passion for women’s issues, poverty, and development is directly influenced by my family’s experience emigrating from Bangladesh in the 1980s (the country was at that point recovering from a massive civil war and genocide). In 2007, as a high school senior seeing an approaching election, I was frustrated with the state of our nation. I longed to learn more about the issues that were in play and see how I could help bring about change. That is when I heard then-Senator Barack Obama speak for the first time, and I got goose bumps. This was the same experience for most of Obama’s volunteers and so many of his staff , and at 17, it drove me to a field office and made me sign up to volunteer and knock on doors. From then on, I knew I wanted to work in politics

One principle I always put above politics is… to never allow myself to forget why I chose a life of public service and commitment to our political process. It is vital to be true to the issues that are important to me and use them as a guiding light in all my major decisions.

Person or people who gave me my first shot: The OFA team gave me my start back in 2008. I was a volunteer who had no experience in grassroots organizing. I was empowered to take my passion for change and turn it into real work that helped send Barack Obama to the White House. They instilled a passion for politics in me that I never lost.

I’ve already worked for/on:  social business with Nobel Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and I then served as the Florida Digital Content Director for Obama for America in 2012.  I am currently working on digital and public affairs for Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn.

When I begin a project or first work on a campaign, I look for… a platform that includes the things that are particularly important to me.

I’ve been blessed to have these people as my mentors: I’m lucky to say that I have too many mentors to name. I have an incredible circle of family, friends, and former coworkers and managers that serve as my role models and advisors.

The people I most admire in politics are: Senators Elizabeth Warren, President Barack Obama, and Senator Ted Kennedy.

One lesson I’ve already learned is… it’s so important to balance life and work. Don’t forget to take care of yourself and don’t forget the people who have helped you get where you are. During the campaign, working almost eclipsed every other aspect of my life, particularly my social life. I can’t stress enough how important is it to care for your health and keep in regular contact with those you love.

If I wasn’t working in politics, I’d be working in (which field)… I’d actually love to be a teacher, I have an incredible respect for those who dedicate their lives to educating the next generation.

In ten years, you’ll read about me… doing what I love (hopefully as a digital director for a future campaign) and surrounded by the people I love!

You can connect with me via Twitter @zara915.

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A girl and a guy meet cute on a train going to Paris, spend a night wandering about the city, and come out on the other side with a status that's complicated. This one line brief has resulted in so many engaging love stories, that I went in a tad hopeful. This was, after all, Paris and Preity, a city with magic and a girl with sparkle. Who knew what that combo may yield? Sadly, Ishkq In Paris comes off most derivative, and wholly predictable.

Preity plays Ishkq (yes, that's her name) who lives in Paris with her beautiful French mum (Adjani). She's the kind of girl who thinks nothing of taking off for a weekend to Rome because she 'loves being served by Italian waiters'. She wants to have fun but is commitment phobic. Which seems just such a perfect fit with Akash (Malliek), who is exactly the same. Their meanderings around dim-lit strangely-empty Parisian cafes and streets, with the mandatory Eiffel Tower moment, are filled with chatter, all very Before Sunrise. Some of that yakkity-yak is dotted with a few funny lines; you smile. And then you stop.

Because soon enough, all the clichés that you can think of start popping up, and it all becomes downbeat. Ishkq is the way she is not because that's who she is. The poor thing has daddy issues. Dear old daddy (Kapur, looking grizzled in a tiny cameo) left her and mum, see? Which leads to abandonment issues. If daddy scarpered, so will Akash, won't he? So on and so forth. There's even a cloudburst that accompanies an emotional blow-out between Ishqk and Akash: you know, the kind that used to happen in the movies of yore where the rain-water mingled with the heroine's tears. Remind me again, we are in 2013, yes?

Preity still looks as if she could be on the big screen (not just on TV as a harried IPL team owner defending greedy players), but in a role that lets her be truer. Which she could easily have done, as the screenplay credits her. Malliek has a few perky lines, but doesn't lift as much as he could have, especially as the second half gets progressively soggier. Getting the gorgeous Adjani to play Preity's mom must have been a coup, but should have had better results: the two look as if they could be mother and daughter, but end up exchanging dialogues, merely.

This is Preity Zinta's own production, and she could have created for herself a character that would have hewed closer to where she is right now. There are moments where you feel she was ready for it, and then the desperate-to-come-off-winsome-yet-vulnerable character takes over. So does the mandatory item number, featuring the one and only Salman Khan, whose moves could have been better. Just like the film.

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 A Psy impersonator (left photo) completely fooled partygoers and other celebs at the Cannes Film Festival.

An unidentified man, dressed to look like Psy — and surrounded by “bodyguards” — was warmly greeted and photographed at Cannes events and exclusive parties.That is, until the real Psy (right photo) called out the faker on Twitter.“Seems like there’s another ME at cannes . . . say Hi to him. Lol,” tweeted the actual Psy on Wednesday, half the world away in Singapore.

The South Korean singer even had a sense of humor about it, tweeting a pic of a fan with the impostor (see below), along with the message, “Here the picture of Fake PSY in Cannes… LOL.” And while the singer thought it was funny, Gossip Cop hears several organizers of events were less amused, having given the faux Psy a slew of freebies.

Also tricked was Skyfall actress Naomie Harris, who tweeted what she thought was a picture of herself with the singer (see below).She wrote, “Me and Psy at the Chopard party in Cannes! Xx.” Whoops.

The Hangover Part III (sort of) ditches the formulaic setup of the first two installments, in favor of a more linear story revolving around Alan (Zach Galifianakis) who has been in a downward spiral since the sudden death of his father, Sid (Jeffrey Tambor). As Alan’s dutiful brother-in-law, Doug (Justin Bartha) recruits fellow “Wolfpack” members Stu (Ed Helms) and Phil (Bradley Cooper) to stage an intervention and convince Alan to seek treatment so that he can better himself, and his life.

Of course, what should be a simple road trip and drop-off is sidelined by the sudden appearance of a gangster named Marshall (John Goodman), who reveals to the Wolfpack that they have a mutual friend in one Leslie Chow (Ken Jeong), who recently escaped from a Thai prison and is on the lamb. Marshall kidnaps Doug as ransom for the Wolfpack’s service in luring Chow out of hiding; however, the wily Chow is not so easily caged, as the Wolfpack quickly (and painfully) discovers.

With The Hangover 3, the masses of fans who complained that the second film was a disappointment (due to its replication of the first film’s formula and gags) are now getting what they wanted (for better or worse): something different. Whether that ‘different something’ satisfies or not depends entirely on each viewer’s relationship with the franchise at this point. If you’re invested in the characters and like watching them banter and interact, then Hangover 3 is a solid film; but if your only real interest in the franchise were the sick and outrageous reveals that came with the “What did we do last night?” formula… then the third film is probably not going strike your funny bone all that often. (Maybe you really did want more of the same after all?)

Todd Philips once again directs and re-teams with Part II writer Craig Mazin on script duties. On both fronts (direction and writing) Part III feels like a different sort of film – though it does still contain many of the same elements as the first two installments. A team member in peril; a mystery for the Wolfpack to solve; a set piece-to-set piece progression of clues that deliver some twisted moments and raunchy humor? All present and accounted for. However, this being the end of the saga, there is a level of self-awareness and sentimentality that runs through each callback gag or character interaction – and for once, the heart of the story (there has been one beating all along, in case you never noticed) is worn further out on sleeve than ever before. In a directorial sense, this is probably Phillips best work to date, with some gorgeous landscape images and clever sequences.

There is also a sense of cohesiveness and completion to the larger narrative, as Phillips and Mazin tug on threads of the first two films to weave the story of Part III - including some cameos by characters from the franchise’s sordid past. In a thematic sense, Part III is the actual ‘hangover’ segment of the saga, as our characters (sober-faced, bruised and bloodied) must deal with the full ramifications of their debaucherous adventures. It’s easily the strongest storyline of the three films – though given what preceded it, that’s still not saying much, and the usual plot-holes and ridiculousness can be found by those who go looking. By the end, though, there is a definite sense that these characters have each grown and evolved and their send-off is bittersweet – which is a positive achievement for any franchise.

This altered narrative approach and thematic intent means that the humor in the film is inevitably altered as well. Hangover Part III has the comfort of really knowing who its central characters are (as do the actors now playing them for a third time), resulting in a looser, more improvised style, as evidenced in scenes of banter between the main players. Mazin also wrote this year’s comedy hit Identity Thief, and a lot of Hangover 3 feels more like that film than the franchise we’re familiar with. Not to worry, though: there are still plenty of sex, drug, anatomical and body fluid jokes to go around – although advertising for the film has spoiled many of the best moments. On the whole, the film offers a steady stream of medium laughs, but (with the exception of a sick mid-credits sequence) there are no “classic,” laugh-out-loud or big-cringe moments like first two films had.

In terms of character, The Hangover was an origin story of how three very different guys affect one another and form a bond; Hangover II was Stu’s story of… (cough)… ‘personal discovery,’ but the third film is all about Alan, and Zach Galifianakis rises to the occasion. The only thing more comical than seeing Alan’s usual cutesy/creepy awkwardness is seeing Alan try to mature into manhood. Alan’s concept of “cool” is one of the best reoccurring gags the film has, and Galifianakis’ delivery seems much more organic and fun than the hard stares and snippy lines his character was previously known for.

Cooper and Helms are much more subdued in this installment, mostly serving as backboards for the antics of Galifianakis’ and/or Ken Jeong. Being good co-stars, they effectively support their zany buddies with well-timed sarcasm or looks of bewilderment that assist in making a gag land the right way. Cooper in particular has mastered the art of the “WTF?” look (or line of dialogue), and employs it when called for by Alan’s homo-erotic inferences – alternating with wholesome big brother charm whenever the ‘Pack needs a morale boost. Not being the butt of the joke (pun indented) this time around, Helms’ character is more of a wet blanket than anything – but Helms still finds a way to shine some likable charm where he can.

Ken Jeong gets much more material to work with this time around, but still pretty much portrays the same outlandish Chinese stereotype we’ve seen in previous installments. John Goodman is properly menacing as Marshall, and holds the story together with a proper villain. I won’t spoil the cameos featured in the film – let’s just say the comedic actors (both new additions and returning players) each bring some nice laughs, while other returning actors aren’t all that effective. One cameo in particular may have you getting a bit emotional (if you can believe it).

In the end, The Hangover Part III is an experience best enjoyed by those loyal fans who want to see the end of the Wolfpack saga. Those coming to the franchise for the first time (assuming you exist) will have zero idea what all the hype has been about – while those just looking for a bigger, better set of laughs than The Hangover Part II offered are going to likely (and ironically) be disappointed this isn’t that same kind of party. 

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