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All You Want to Know About Healthy Snacks

By on December 6, 2016

Eat Healthy Snacks to Stay Fit and Energetic

When you hear of snacks then all you can think of is oily and crunchy food that suits your taste buds. Apart from three important meals – Breakfast, lunch and dinner, you can have snacks in between when you feel hungry.

Eat healthy snacks to stay fit and energetic

Eat healthy snacks to stay fit and energetic

While you work, you tend to get hungry so it is very important to eat right and healthy. While you are hungry, you tend to choose unhealthy food like fried food items, high in fats, burger, pizza, chocolate or even a piece of cake.

Let’s take a look at some healthy and nutritious snacks which will not only fill your tummy but also keeps you free from the feeling of guilt of having oily food. It will also keep you away from fat and unhealthy habits.

1# Nuts

Nuts are best for your body when you eat them in moderation and they keeps your tummy full for a longer time. Almonds, walnuts, pistachios and peanuts have lot of fiber and they are packed with high energy too. Just have them raw to keep up their nutrients in place and do not add extra salt to avoid over consumption of sodium.

Nuts are high in fiber and healthy too

Nuts are high in fiber and healthy too

2# Banana and Chocolate

Make your snacks more healthy and yummy by giving them a twist. Take a banana and dip it in melted dark chocolate, then top it up with nuts and little cinnamon powder. You can also coat them with whipped yogurt to add extra rich taste and making it more healthy.

3# Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate is very good for metabolism and it increases the energy level. It is very rich in anti-oxidants and enhances mood as well. Do not eat much of milk chocolates as they are too sweet and are fattening. Dark chocolate helps in shedding the fat and extra calories as well.

It is very good for metabolism and increases immunity

It is very good for metabolism and increases immunity

4# Yogurt and Honey

Yogurt has good bacteria which helps in digestion and it gets easily digested as well. Honey is also rich in anti-oxidants which helps in boosting the immunity and keeping diseases at bay. It also a very rich low calorie diet.

5# Stuffed Dates

Dates are a rich source of vitamin B and increases energy levels too. It prevents constipation as it is very high in fiber and is power packed with nutrients essential for the body. Stuff the dates with dry fruits and eat them for an amazing taste and as a healthy snack.

Dates are rich source of Vitamin B and gives energy

Dates are rich source of Vitamin B and gives energy

6# Fruit Smoothie

If you have different fruits at home then make a smoothie of these fruits by mixing them with yogurt or milk and add little honey as a sweetener. This will keep your stomach full and you will feel energized all day long.

7# Strawberries

Among all the berries, strawberries have less sugar and high in vitamin C. They are also high in fiber and have anti-oxidants too which prevents aging and keeps skin healthy by fighting with free radicals that damage the skin cells.

Strawberries help in fighting with free radicals

Strawberries help in fighting with free radicals

8# Protein Bars

Protein bars are very rich in providing energy and they keep fats and carbohydrates in check. They fills your tummy for a longer duration and gives you high level of energy bars. They are easily available and you can easily snack them on at any given place.

9# Kale Chips

Kale chips are very healthy when it comes to snacks and they taste so good that you will forget unhealthy potato chips in front of them. They can be easily prepared at home and are free from starch and carbohydrates. Munch them on and keep yourself full and healthy at the same time.

Kale chips are healthy and free from starch and sugar

Kale chips are healthy and free from starch and sugar

10# Salads

Veggies are most healthiest option when it comes to maintain weight and feel guilty free. They are high in fiber and keeps you full for a longer time. They are rich in proteins and fiber which keeps your body fit and healthy. It controls your cholesterol level and keeps your weight in check as well.

11# Low Fat Pop Corns

Pop corns are healthy and also high in fiber, they give instant energy and also curbs unnecessary hunger. Just don’t add to much of salt and butter to it so that it will remain healthy and low fat too.

They are high in fiber and curbs hunger

They are high in fiber and curbs hunger

12# Dry Cereals

Dry cereals topped with bit of honey is great snacking food. They are crunchy and healthy from every bit. It lowers the blood sugar level and also checks cholesterol level. It also helps in mental power and focus of the body as well. It is easily digested by the body.

13# Tomato Juice

Yes! It’s very healthy and also curbs your hunger pangs by keeping you active. It also balances your sodium level and builds up hemoglobin in your body by managing energy levels in your body.

It is very healthy and raises energy level in the body

It is very healthy and raises energy level in the body

14# Oatmeal Cookies

Oats are very nutritious and they are high in fiber content as they give amazing energy. They are very delicious in taste and serves the purpose of suppressing your hunger pangs as well.

15# Vegetable Sandwich

Choose muti-grain bread for making this sandwich and make it more delicious with your choice of yummy veggies like cucumber, salad leaf, tomatoes, jalapeno, olives, corn and bit of salt and pepper to enhance your taste buds. This will keep your tummy fuller for long time.

They are very healthy and high in fiber

They are very healthy and high in fiber

Divya Sharma
Mrs. Divya Sharma is an avid writer with a vast experience of almost 15 years in writing career. She did her MA in English from IGNOU along with Diploma course in Journalism from YMCA, New Delhi. She has worked as a Content Manager with Times Of India, Noida for 10 years. Writing is her passion and she tries to give her best every time she writes on any given topic. Writing articles on home remedies is her area of interest and she has gained immense knowledge by writing and researching a lot in this field.
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