Snacking is something we all love to do. Be it at parties, movies, or working from home, snacks are an inevitable part of our lives. There have been many debates concerning whether snacking is good for health or not. Snacks are usually small quantities of tasty food that we have in between meals. Snacks help us keep our blood sugar levels stable but there are certain side effects too. But there is no doubt that we can choose to make our snacks healthier. How can you do that? Here are three types of healthy snacks that you can munch on whenever you feel like it.

Nut based snacks

Nuts are rich in proteins, healthy fats, and fiber. There are different kinds of nuts in the world and they all have different health benefits. For example, Brazil nuts are rich in selenium and are good for thyroid issues, walnuts have omega 3 acids which help you lower cholesterol while hazelnut is rich in folate which helps in cell growth. That’s not all, nuts taste great. Adding some nuts to your snack is the best way to reduce unhealthy snacking. You can have them as such or mix them up to add flavor to your party or take them with you on journeys. They last longer but make sure to snack on nuts in moderation.

Fresh fruits are the best

Fruits are the best way to get all the necessary nutrients and they taste great. It is always wise to keep seasonal fruits in your kitchen and slice them up when you feel like snacking. Have watermelon or mangoes or kiwis sliced and much on them. If you want to add a twist, have hummus, yogurt, or other healthy sauce with fruits. You can do a lot with fruits. Apples and peanut butter are a match made in heaven and your kids would definitely love them. The disadvantages with fruits are that it’s not so easy to take them with you while you travel as they need extra care.  

 

Freeze-dried snacks

All the above options are good, but what if you don’t want to take the effort of cutting up fruits. Or, what if you don’t like nuts or you just want to spice it up a bit. Then, you can go on to consider the wide range of freeze-dried snacks that are available in the market. Freeze drying removes moisture content from materials but preserves the nutritional value which makes them the ideal snack for everyone. You can get freeze-dried fruits or freeze-dried snacks made from different ingredients from the store. All you have to do is open the pack and eat them. You can carry them with you while you travel and your kids will love them. Did you know that, according to Harvard health publishing, dried fruit has more antioxidants and fibers than fresh fruit? But make sure that you keep in mind the quantity. When you need spicy snacks, you can go for freeze-dried snacks like chili lime corns, and roasted chickpeas, all of which help you keep your snacking healthy.

 

Conclusion

Feel free to mix some nuts, fruits, spices, and healthy sauce in your snacks to make your life healthier. You can also go for dark chocolates, salads, popcorn, and granola for snacks. Minding the quantity is important when it comes to snacks even if you rely on healthy snack options