Curb Hunger with Smart Snacking Options

Why snacking is important? A snack helps provide with the energy and nutrients to fight in between cravings or to prevent you from getting too hungry between meals.

If we snack more often than we need to, it is called “emotional eating” or “mindless eating” and that happens if we get bored, tired or even happy.

Not just snacking, Smart snacking!

• You think of a snack as a way to fit in more veggies, fruits, whole grains and healthy fats, they help provide an extra boost of energy.
• Watch your portion size.
• Stock up on healthy snacks so that you reach out your hands on healthy options.
• Do not snack in front of a TV or computer.

1) Makhana:-These are popped lotus seeds packed with some protein, a good amount of calcium and other nutrients.

2) Roasted black channa:– They are packed with protein, fibre and a good source of iron as well.

You can have it along with chopped onions, tomatoes cucumbers and lemon.

3) Trail mix 

It is a combination of walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, melon seeds and dates. You can add them to your salads, breakfast cereals or have them simply. But they are calorie-dense so have it not more than a tbsp at a time.

4) Vegetables with guacamole dip

Carrot sticks, asparagus, radish can be had along with guacamole dip

5) Hummus with wheat crackers

Chickpea paste or hummus is healthy and tastes great with wheat crackers.

6) Peanuts 

Peanuts are essentially a good source of fats, protein, fibre and other essential nutrients like potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and B vitamins.

7) Yoghurt with nuts or chopped fruits

Yoghurt along with nuts or added fruits like grapes, strawberries, etc. makes it a great snack.

8) Fruit salad

Have a bowl of seasonal mixed fruits and add some lemon zest and a pinch of rock salt to it.

9) Sprouts salad 

Sprouted moong dal or black channa dal with some raw veggies makes it a nutritious snacking option.

10) Eggs/cottage cheese salad 

Go for a snack option that offers you a complete profile of amino acids along with some nutrients. Paneer cubes offer a good amount of high-quality protein, calcium, phosphorous and other nutrients.

So, enjoy snacking smartly and deal with your hunger pangs without fear of making the wrong choices.