Since the fitness culture is becoming increasingly popular in today”s time, healthy snacking can be a key towards a fit you. Generally all of us have 3 meals a day, breakfast-lunch-dinner. But that”s not all we have, snacks are an important part of a diet. If we can have healthy snacks between meals, we can curb hunger and at the same time not feel guilty.
Fruits
Fruits are the healthiest and tastiest option to curb your hunger and enjoy their benefits. Just make sure not to go overboard with quantity. So instead of adding 1 whole mango and 1 banana in the platter, you can add a slice of mango and half banana. Try including low calorie fruits like apple, pomegranate, kiwi, cherries etc to balance the calories.
Roasted chana
As a rich source of vitamins, minerals and fiber, chickpeas may offer a variety of health benefits, such as improving digestion, aiding weight management and reducing the risk of several diseases. Additionally, chickpeas are high in protein and make an excellent replacement for meat in vegetarian and vegan diets. So you can munch on roasted chana and add squeezed lemon for better taste.
Makhana (fox nuts)
Makhana is delicious, cheap, easily available and yet wholesome and healthy. It is low in calories, cholesterol, fat, sodium and acts as a perfect snack. It is beneficial to those suffering from high BP, heart diseases and obesity due to their high magnesium and low sodium content. They have low glycemic index and are ideal for diabetics.
Popcorn
Do not be surprised to see popcorn in the list. Just make sure you do not eat butter popcorn or popcorn with added salt or flavors and instead have air popped ones. Popcorn is a whole grain, can help you lose weight since it is low in calories, help you keep blood sugar in check, contains antioxidants, rich in fiber and complex carbs and is low fat. So you can include popcorn in the list of healthy snacks!
Sprouts chaat
Everyone is aware of the health benefits of sprouts like being rich in protein, high in fiber, contains complex carbs etc. But sprouts can be boring for most people when had alone. But when you add cottage cheese, kidney beans, chickpeas, pomegranate, corns, coriander, tomato, onions, cucumber and a dash of lemon to it, the boring old sprouts become the new age zingy zest sprouts. Change is the name of game!
Multigrain bread sandwich
Ditch the white bread which is just refined flour and empty calories. Make a sandwich with multigrain bread. Add cucumber, tomato, cottage cheese or eggs, natural peanut butter and you will make a tasty and healthy sandwich which is good for health.
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