We all love a good snack, something tasty to please the tongue, small enough to eat fast and just large enough to fill our bellies; but not too large to make a whole meal. This is a snack. But how good would it be if we could add healthy to that description. It is something we take in between meals to just keep us going till our next meal.
Most snacks eaten today are not healthy and some of them are so bad, doctors would advise you to avoid them. But today we are not going to focus on unhealthy, but healthy and nutritious snacks you can eat. The recommended calories intake for the average person daily should be 2700 calories if you are a man and 2200 calories if you are a woman. Snacks can serve as a major source for this daily calories intake. The following are healthy, nutritious snacks that can also supply a substantial percentage of our daily calories intake.
Popcorn
Popcorn is a 290 calories whole grain, high in fiber and all natural when made at home without additives and artificial flavorings. Fiber helps reduce cholesterol in the body. Fry popcorn in healthy oil and then sprinkle it with pistachios which is rich in nutrients. This snack has very little fat (good for those who do not want to add weight) and is capable of giving you a quick boost of energy.
Avocado, citrus salad and black bean salad
This 255 calories snack is especially good for those who want to get more fruits and vegetables into their diet. This snack is made up of a variety of fruits and vegetables including, black beans which are high in fiber and protein, tomatoes and other veggies which supply fiber, avocado which provides a healthy amount of fat (so no oil is needed for this snack) and oranges. The oranges are freshly squeezed, chopped and spiced. This is topped with fresh juice and grated spices.
Apples and Cheese
This thirty calories snack is easy to make. You can use as many fruits as you want with cheese and apples. Fruits provide fiber and other important nutrients. The cheese provides proteins to normalize blood sugar and suppress hunger pangs, and also provides calcium for strong bones and teeth. This snack also has the added benefit of using reduced-fat cheddar cheese which has much lower fat content than normal cheese. This cheese is cut and served on apple slices.
Whole grain crackers, grapes, and cottage cheese
This is a 138 calories, nutrient rich whole grain snack. The cottage cheese supplies protein and calcium, while the whole grain lowers blood sugar and cholesterol. The whole grain cracker can be made of cracked wheat, whole wheat, rye or quinoa. The cheese is rubbed on the cracker like cream and another cracker is placed on to it and is eaten.
Midday Melon Juice
Melons are a rich source of vitamins A and C, beta-carotene, phyto-chemicals, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium and many other nutrients. They are originally nature’s multivitamin. As 92 percent of melons is made up of water, this juice will help keep you hydrated and make you feel full for a long time. This melon juice is eaten with plenty of vegetables and fruits. They can be any vegetables or fruits of your choosing like banana, pear, salad, etc.
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