Even though when we have had a main meal, there are times when cravings
develop between meals. When there are cravings and it is not the time of meal,
usually we can much whatever we get hands on. It is better to have fewer
calories munching food handy at home and outside of home as well. Here are few
suggestions for a healthy munch. Munching on these not only takes mind off the
unhealthy munching stuff like sweets and other fattening stuff but also helps achieve a healthy
and smart body.
Nuts & Dry fruits
Nuts like almonds, walnuts, pistachios, peanuts, and cashews are good
munching options. They do not have many calories and can be taken whenever
stomach asks for a top-up. Nuts can be carried along when we are outside of
home as well. Nuts are savory and make you feel fuller till the next meal. Nuts
even help in a healthy weight loss.
Raisins, dates (fresh or dry), figs, and apricots not only tackle your
sweet tooth but also keep you away from a big bar of chocolate or 2 scoops of
ice cream. These are rich in vitamins. They improve your health conditions and help
in weight loss.
Fruits & Vegetables
The new research says that you do not need to count calories or starve
for weight loss. This is the era of healthy weight loss and not just weight
loss. Apples, citrus fruits like oranges, melons, berries, and even bananas can
be munched without having pressure of what am I eating?
Fresh veggies like cucumber, carrot, beet, radish, and lettuce can be
turned into a salad at home or even munched; on as is where is basis when outside
of home. Then you won’t have to stop at a fries shop or bakery.
Milk & Yogurt
Milk and yogurt should be part of daily intake as both contain calcium
and vitamin D. They not only make keep bones strong but also help slowing down
the ageing process. Next time you crave for a fizz & chips, get milk with
little amount of cereal or yogurt with fruits or nuts.
Most people do not consider milk and yogurt as part of daily diet, but
these are very important as calcium is not only important for bones, but it is
important for teeth as well. Strong bones keep away many problems like
osteoporosis, bone density reduction, fragile bones, fractures in the case of
sudden shock, tooth fall at early age, and pain in the bones.
Roasted dry peas & Saunf
Sometimes we are full, have munched as well but still craving. Fennel
seeds i.e. saunf and roasted dry peas can be used for that purpose. Keep it at home, in
office or in bag. They have long shelf life and keep you satisfied. Saunf is
good for oral hygiene and eye sight. Roasted dry peas are a crunchy option for
a healthy munch.
So next time when you feel starved, have junk cravings, or feel a sweet
tooth; munch on these savory & crunchy goodies for foodies that are packed
with nutrition & natural goodness for everyone.
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