Eugenie Gaeva
For those who are on the PP!
A snack, like the main meal, must be healthy, rich in vitamins and mineral salts. It serves not only to satisfy the feeling of hunger that has arisen between meals, but also to further diversify the diet with nutrients.
Snacks such as sandwiches, snacks, cookies and chocolate are not suitable for snacking – they are all empty carbohydrates that will only lead to a jump in blood sugar and will not give you satiety. An hour after such a snack, you will want to eat again.
If you follow a healthy diet, it’s important to think ahead about additional meals and incorporate them into your diet to make it even more balanced. In terms of calories, each snack should be 100-200 kcal.
Sport24 has prepared for you a list of healthy snacks that won’t damage your figure and will enrich your diet.
What to eat for a snack
Nuts/nut blends with dried fruit
Nuts are a source of vegetable protein, ascorbic acid, B vitamins and iodine. Each type of nut is useful in its own way. Walnuts improve brain activity, are indispensable in the prevention of heart and vascular diseases. Almonds lower blood cholesterol levels, are good for the brain and bones.
Do not forget that nuts are high in calories and only 3-6 pieces can be eaten daily without harm to the figure.
Khlebtsy
Whole grain breads are rich in coarse fiber, which, when in contact with gastric juice, swell and satisfies hunger for a long time, and therefore also removes toxins from the body. You can add avocado, light cheese, low-fat poultry liver pate. Since bread absorbs moisture, such a snack must be accompanied by a sufficient amount of liquid.
Shakes
Fruit and vegetable smoothies are a great option for those who lack fruits and vegetables in their diet. This drink is quick to make and fills you up nicely. Normalizes the work of the digestive tract and supplies the body with the necessary vitamins.
Prepare smoothies so that most of the ingredients are vegetables and greens, and add fruit or berries for sweetness. Then smoothies will bring maximum benefits!
Dairy products
This is a very simple and affordable snack option, provided that fermented milk products are well tolerated. The ideal option here can be classic yogurt or cottage cheese without sugar and flavors. You can add fruits or berries, seeds or nuts yourself, as well as honey as a sweetener. If a snack occurs on the road, drinking bioygurt or kefir will come to the rescue.
Fruits and berries
Green banana, apple, kiwi, peach, orange, plum are all examples of healthy fruit snacks. These products are well digested, have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the intestines, satisfy hunger.
Berries are also a great snack option, provided they’re in season. Otherwise they will be of little use.
Dried fruit bars
They are easy to make at home and can even be found on store shelves. Choose only those that contain dried fruits, nuts and seeds. They should not contain sugar, chocolate and other additives. Otherwise, such a snack can no longer be considered useful.
hard-boiled eggs
A chicken egg is a source of protein and healthy fats, provides energy and perfectly satisfies hunger. Such a snack is quick to prepare and convenient to take with you, to enhance the taste you can sprinkle it with a little salt, black pepper or any other favorite seasoning.
