There is a common perception that snacks are not
healthy. However, it is a sheer myth. There are many food items that are
used as snacks between two meals and are healthy too. As snacks are
mostly associated with potato wafers, crunchy chips, sweet marshmallows
and sugary cookies, people who are health conscious tend to shoo away
from any kind of snacks. However, if you know to distinguish the right
kind of snacks from the wrong ones, you will get a healthy source of
nutrients as a well as a harmless filler between two meals.
No snacks are meal replacement
Snacks are basically ready made items meant to gratify your hunger
between meals or with tea or coffee. If chosen properly, they not only
provide you with an instant source of energy but also help you cut down
on excess intake of heavy meals. However, always remember that snacks
are not the replacement of staple diet and should always be taken in
limit. Also remember that snacks you in take are healthy source of
nutrients rather than being tasty getaways from meals.
Choosing healthy snacks
While choosing your snacks, always keep in mind that the one you are
picking is a low-fat product. Also, the snack is low in oil, sugar and
other fat increasing content. Products that are steamed, boiled or raw
act as the best snack in terms of gratifying your hunger as well as in
terms of your weight-maintenance. Green vegetables and fruits can be
used in several ways to make healthy and yummy snacks.
Always look for items that comprise of complex carbohydrates. Items like
whole-grain breads and cereals when combined with protein-rich snacks
such as peanut butter or low-fat yogurt or cheese act as a healthy
fulfilling snack. Also remember that just because a product is natural
and pure, it does not mean it is nutritious. All juices and sodas are
filled with sugar which should be strictly avoided. Avoid products with
Trans fat.
Some Healthy Snacks