Nutritionists spoke about the “snacks” that will be useful.
Once we’ve all been there: at 12 at night instead of sleep in a warm bed, you standing in front of the fridge and scour the shelves in search of something tasty. Is there a way to prepare for these bouts of hunger and the impulse not to eat in one minute bucket of vanilla ice cream? Here are 5 simple ways advises us new York nutritionist Robin Barrie Kayden.
POPCORN
Popcorn crunches like chips or crackers, but it is much less calories. “If you really want something salty, grab a handful and eat popcorn,” says Kayden. But if on the plate with him to put even a couple of slices of Turkey breast and a handful of almonds, you will get a great nutritious snack.
BARS “HEALTH”
Not all bars are “Health” is equally useful. “Many popular bars such as muesli contain huge amounts of sugar,” says nutritionist. Choose those products, which is composed of natural ingredients — dried fruits, nuts and egg whites.
RAW VEGETABLES
“In the fridge I always have fresh vegetables. By the way, they are best stored in plastic containers,” she says. Prepare cuts of cucumber, celery, carrots and Jicama (an edible root crop of the legume family) and let that be your snack. Only do not forget to make fresh homemade salsa, guacamole or hummus. If you snack on vegetables with a high water content and fiber, it just won’t feel hunger for hours.
FRESH OR FROZEN FRUITS
“Fruits are the perfect simple appetizer, as they do not need to cook,” says Barry Cayden. As a nutritious snack she offers to make a salad of apples, bananas and peaches with a splash of almond oil. “From the frozen grapes or strawberries to make a refreshing summer snack,” she says. Nutritionist always advises to keep these products in the freezer because of them, you can quickly prepare fruit smoothies. And if you add all of this to oatmeal, it will become more tastier and healthier.
GREEK YOGURT, FAT-free OR LOW-FAT Yogurt with high protein content perfectly satisfies hunger and is an excellent source of calcium,” says Barry Cayden, who must make a choice in favor of natural yoghurt, as there is no sugar. For sweets can sprinkle yogurt with blueberries and Chia seeds and cinnamon it will be also a source of fiber and will have antioxidant property. And if you add a pinch of Cayenne pepper or squeeze the garlic clove, you will get a delicious and healthy sauce for fresh vegetables.
