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8 Healthy Snacks for Adults

Kritika Parwani
Most of us are very particular about what we eat for meals, but we don't pay attention to what we snack on. There are plenty of options for snacking, when you are busy at your workplace. Here, we suggest you few of the simple options...
In today's fast paced life, most of us do not have time even for three nutritious meals. This is the reason that mini meals or snacks are very important for increasing our metabolism.
It's commonly accepted that besides eating three light meals, you must also eat healthy snacks in between that will help in maintaining weight, and provide the required nutrition of proteins, carbohydrates, fiber and healthy fat.
A snack that keeps you full, gives you the required nutritional supplements and which does not have unnecessary calories can be called a healthy snack. There are plenty of options that are delicious and yet provide you with the required energy.

Fruits

When it comes to snacks, fruits are the healthiest. They have vitamins, which provide essential energy. Nutritional fruits like apples, bananas, grapes, strawberries should be eaten regularly. Watch out for stale fruits, as they can make you sick if consumed.

Boiled Eggs

Boiled eggs provide the body with the essential proteins, vitamins and other nutrients.
Boiled eggs are easy to make and also easy to carry. Using eggs as an option for snacks can give you the nutrition that is required for the proper functioning of the body.

Veggies and Dip

Vegetable sticks with low-fat dip are tasty, nutritious and need less preparation. Do not choose a dip with lot of calories.

Sandwiches

Sandwiches are tasty and healthy snacks. Choosing whole grain bread over white bread will provide you with the necessary fiber. The best choice for fillings are tomatoes, cucumbers, chicken or ham. Butter or mayonnaise should be used in limited quantity.

Yogurt

Besides being tasty, low-fat yogurt is rich in nutrients like proteins and vitamins, and so, is one of the ideal snacks.
Yogurt comes in a lot of varieties so you will never be short of choice. You can eat low-fat yogurt as it is or with granola bars, or make it into a smoothie.

Popcorn

Popcorn is one of the most loved snacks all over the world, but some people are of the view that popcorn contains loads of calories. Popcorn is one of the healthiest snacks, as it is not only sugar-free, but also rich in fiber and low in calories. But do make sure the popcorn does not contain too much of salt or butter as it will totally defeat the purpose.

Nuts

Another great option is nuts. Almost all types of nuts are high in protein, and the best part is, they are easy to carry around and eat without the hassle of preparing anything.
But you have to be cautious while eating nuts, as it can be tempting and you might end up too many. The best solution is not to eat more than three tablespoons of nuts.

Soups

It is ideal to have a cup of soup that boosts your energy level. More importantly, the soup should provide nutritional value to your body. It should contain low fat and high fiber. Do pour in a cup of soup, whenever you take a break from your office work.
These are not the only options. One can mix and match and come up with various interesting options like:
  • Whole grain crackers with low-fat cheese
  • Bowl of cereals
  • Low-fat peanut butter and sugar-free jelly sandwiches on whole wheat bread
  • Orange fruit smoothie made with fresh orange juice, ice cubes, and fat-free, sugar-free vanilla yogurt
Snacks help you to stay fit and energetic. There are a lot of options for snacks that are not only easy to prepare, but which will give you the necessary energy for your hectic schedule as well. Just make sure that you bring in variety, as however much you like a snack, it definitely gets boring to have it every day.