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While 400 calories might be larger than your usual afternoon snack or nighttime nibble, hear us out: Keeping your snack around the 400-calorie range will keep you fuller longer and less likely to overeat during other mealtimes. And that's what the  400 Calorie Fix  weight loss plan is all about: eating four, 400-calorie meals each day and using one of those meals as a snack. The following 400-calorie snacks are options you can enjoy wherever you are, from the vending machine to happy hour, and everywhere in between.  Popcorn Party Trail Mix Toss 6 c microwave light butter popcorn with 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan while the popcorn is still warm. Sprinkle on 2 Tbsp cashew pieces and 2 Tbsp raisins. Enjoy with one 12-oz bottle of light beer.  Chocolate-Vanilla Twist Ice Cream Photo by Heidi van der Westhuizen/Getty Images Order one small (1 c) soft-serve light chocolate-vanilla twist ice cream in a plain cone with a topping of 2 Tbsp ...

GETTY IMAGES Ever since you were a little kid, you were told to drink lots of milk because it would help you build strong bones, thanks to its abundance of calcium—which is actually the most prevalent mineral in your entire body. Your nerves, muscles, and hormones depend on calcium to function properly, but nearly all of your body’s calcium is stored in your bones, according to the  National Institutes of Health  (NIH). While running low on calcium isn’t too common for most adults, our intake tends to drop when we’re most at risk for  osteoporosis , a condition in which the bones become weak, increasing the risk of life-threatening falls. In a  study  published in  The Journal of Nutrition , researchers found that less than 10 percent of women aged 51 or older met the recommended calcium intake from their diet alone—yet the  National Osteoporosis Foundation  recommends more than 1,200 milligrams (mg) of calcium daily for that age group. ...