Healthy snacks are food that is taken in the right amount which contain if not all but some of the classes in the food pyramid. Food is the source of energy and nutrition which enable us to perform work and get our body system in tip top condition. Ever since we were born , humans start getting nutrition from their mother’s milk which have the nutrients required by babies to develop into a healthy human beings. However, as the body developed into a complex system, it requires far more nutrients provided by milk. Thus, we need a balanced diet which contains all the classes in the food pyramid in the right proportion.
In these modern days, where our speed of livelihood is as fast as a Ferrari , thus we need to prepare ourselves with food which contains adequate nutrients as well as healthy and importantly does not require much time to prepare it. Our busy life styles require us to get snacks in between hectic work schedule, grabbing a bite on the subway or while waiting for the transport to work. We need to be smart in finding the right food and also healthy.
Healthy snacks may be in the form of fruits slices which are kept in containers in our backpacks. Fruits provide fibres, juice and also vitamins. Red or black grape for instance is rich in antioxidant and anticancer compounds and its benefits if taken with the skins. Carrots strips or baby carrots would provide us benefits like vitamin A, beautiful skin, cancer prevention and also most importantly anti aging properties.
Carrots contains high level of beta carotene which acts as an anti-oxidants and slows down the aging of cells.
For those, who are more creative, sandwiches with varieties of filling not only will keep us full but also provide just the right amount of energy to serve us throughout the day. Using whole-grain bread with stuffing like spinach or green salads, tomato slices with cheese not only provides fibre but great snack. Adding some proteins like chicken or meat slices will make it more tasty and interesting especially for growing up children.
Whole-meal bread is made from natural ingredients and has high fibre which indirectly results in healthy bowels. It is also low in cholesterol and thus good for the heart. In fact, preparing a sandwich requires minimum preparation time for those who are constantly rushing to be on their feet. Other choices might be, making toast with low fat margarine or butter or fruit jams to serve us during breakfast or snacks.
Healthy snacking means avoiding food with high level of fat like fries or burgers. It not only cause risk to your health but also to your waistline. Instead reach out to food like low fat yogurt, rice cakes, peanuts sandwiches, oatmeal cereals. Healthy snacking not only helps us to keep out body strong but also helps to maintain an appropriate body weight. It also helps to prevent us from getting diseases like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and also certains cancers.
