5 Grab-and-Go Snacks that
Are Actually Healthy – Ajit Patel Goldshield
There are
hundreds of healthy
snacks that, with a little time and planning, you can make at home and take
into the office. However, most of us don’t have even a little time for diet
wellness, so how do you snack in a healthy way when your only option is to grab
and go? According to Olympic-trained athlete Amanda Russell, founder of
FitStrongandSexy.com and one of Google’s Next Top Fitness Trainer’s in 2012,
‘As much as I love tips on how to make a healthy snack, the reality is that
many of us don’t have the time to make all of our snacks and portion them out
in advance on a weekly or daily basis. I’m not suggesting you stop
cooking at home — and of course I love the idea of homemade anything — but it
is possible to find healthy pre-made snacks from your local supermarket.’ So,
which healthy snacks does Russell recommend? In beach
house goa , we will provide you the healthiest snack possible to our
clients
1. Chips and
Salsa: Russell
suggests, ‘You can opt for 15 baked tortilla chips (about one ounce) with 1/4
cup fresh or pre-made salsa or you can maintain the crunch and salty dipping
idea but have more per serving with popchips. These thin and crispy, light
popped crunchies are perfect for the chip lover who thrives on crunch but
doesn’t want to rack up a lot of fat or calories per serving. My Picks: PopchipsSea
Salt and GreenMountain Gringo Salsa.’
2. Hard-Boiled Egg: ‘This snack is so inexpensive
and loaded with nutrients,’ Russell enthuses. ‘Eggs are one of the best ways to
get a healthy dose of protein and nutrients. But be sure to eat the whole egg –
the yolk carries much of the nutrients. I am known to keep a hard-boiled egg in
my purse (I kid you not!) because it’s one of my little secrets to staying
fuelled and lean. My Picks: Homemade- Try hard boiling and pre-peeling a dozen
at the start of the week and throw one in a small Tupperware container each day
for an easy on-the-go snack. Or, you can literally get them everywhere, from
7-Eleven to Starbucks. It truly is a snack that is easier to find that you
think, I know I have often been on road trips or in airports and needing
“something” to snack on or give my salad more substance.’
3. Nut Butter Treats: ‘Try Nut Butter-sicles,’ Russell
suggests. ‘Your choice of nut butter, just got better and so easy. Simply
freeze 1/4 cup of your choice of nut better with 3/4 cup of your favourite type
of milk. My Picks: I love Nutella (I am a chocolate lover after all) and I like
also Barney almond butter. Stir in a little mashed banana to make it a
NutButter-Banana-Sicle.’
4. Fibre Bars: Russell asserts, ‘This is a
great substitute for a candy bar! It’s not just the digestive system that can
thank fibre for proper functioning; the heart benefits too! Another benefit is
that fibre bars don’t have the funny taste or high calorie content of many
protein and nutrition bars. My Picks: Fibre One Oats and Peanut Butter OR Oats
and Chocolate Bar. These bars are packed with fibre, and also satisfy a peanut
butter craving or chocolate chip craving!’
5. Popcorn: Russell points out, ‘There are
so many great grab-and-go size single serving popcorn varieties now – what I
love is the quantity and fibre you can pack without throwing away your daily
intake! My Pick: Skinny Pop – once you try it, you’ll be addicted. What do they
do to their popcorn? I will pay way too much for a bag – simply because the
taste cannot be matched!’
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