It is late, but stomach feel rumbling?Or are you ati past office hunger whack, but lunch time is still long? Want to eat snacks, but afraid of getting fat?Don't panic or confused, You can outsmart it bymake snacks alone.
Snacks between work or late at night can be a hunger pang before the main meal or before bed. But be careful, if you don't choose the ingredients wisely, snacks can backfire and derail your diet.
Healthy Snack Ideas that are Practical and Easy to Make
Now it's time to take the smart step of choosing and preparing your own snacks. In addition to not fattening, the following snacks can be a source of nutrition for the body:
- Nuts
Edamame and young soybeans can also be a refreshing choice. One cup of edamame contains 17 grams of protein and 180 calories, as well as iron, magnesium, and folate.
- Low fat puddingMake your own pudding with your favorite flavor, as a fiber-rich snack. Of course without the addition of excessive milk and sugar. To increase satiety as well as provide nutrition, you can add fruits and vegetables chia seeds in this low-fat pudding.
- Popcorn homechoose popcorn or raw popcorn with a low-fat and no-flavor label. Cook popcorn in microwave with oil without adding any ingredients, such as caramel or butter. If you like it spicy, you can add a little chili powder. Know that popcorn without added butter or sugar contains high fiber which is very beneficial for digestion.
- Biscuits and cheeseChoose crackers that contain whole grains (such as whole grains) and are low in fat. You can add grated cheese or low-fat cream cheese to taste.
- CerealsCereal can be a healthy snack choice, which is rich in fiber and low in sugar.
- YogahUrt and fruitChoose unflavored yogurt and consume with pieces of fruit. This snack can be a delicious and rich source of calcium. You can also mix in other healthy ingredients, such as sunflower seeds or flaxseed.
- VegetablesNot only as a main meal, vegetables can also be snacks, such as steamed carrots cut into small pieces or sliced cucumbers and crunchy peppers.
- Tomato and cheese sandwichToast two slices of white bread made of whole grains (such as whole grains), stuffed with diced tomatoes and grated low-fat cheese. You can also add chopped onions.
- Salmon Cheese RollsProvide four pieces of smoked salmon. Cover with low-fat cream cheese, then roll up.
- Peanut Butter AppleIf you don't really like eating sliced apples without any mixture, try spreading peanut butter on your apple slices. As an added variation, add cinnamon powder. Only, limit the consumption of peanut butter.
- Smoothies/milkshakesSmoothies and milkshakes fruit can be categorized as a drink as well as a snack, because its texture is thicker than juices and other drinks. you can make smoothies made from bananas or blueberries. Blend ripe bananas together with low-fat milk. If you like, add cinnamon powder.
Apart from being filling, milkshakes full of energy. For smoothies blueberries, you can make it by blending 1/3 cup low-fat yogurt with 2/3 cup frozen blueberries and ice cubes. This gives you extra calcium and antioxidants throughout the day.
- Ice creamIce cream is not appropriate to be used as an everyday snack. However, once in a while you can eat low-fat ice cream as a delicious and enjoyable snack, especially if enjoyed on a hot day.
Choice of Processed Snacks
If you don't have enough time to make snacks and only want to buy them at the supermarket or at a food stall, at least choose food products with the following criteria:
- Contains whole grains (eg whole grains) which are rich in fiber, nutrients and protein.
- Enough calories, but not too many.
- Labeled low in fat, especially saturated fat and low in sugar.
As a healthy standard, you can always prepare yogurt, snack bar, low-fat milk and cheese, and fiber-rich crackers in the home kitchen or in the office drawer. These ingredients can be combined with various fruits, into a healthy snack. Finally, always provide drinking water at the office desk because drinking enough water can keep the body hydrated and ward off hunger.