Snacking
is considered as mindless eating which isn’t due to your hunger, but because
you are bored or simply want to munch while doing certain activities like
watching TV or reading a book. “Smaller meals and intentional small snacks do
wonder for regulating the blood sugar level throughout the day and providing
energy for you to stay activated, so a better way to snack is optimize the
timing of healthy snacks between meals,” said an eating disorder specialist.
Here are 10 options of
under-100-calorie snacks that will help you do exactly that,
guilt-and-weight-gain free.
One
cup of blueberries
Packed with antioxidants and
nutritional value with only 83 calories per one-cup serving, this is a really
smart choice.
One
cup of strawberries
With just 46 calories per 1-cup
serving, you can even enjoy 2 cups of strawberries.
Berry
smoothie
A fruit smoothie offers a great way to
quell hunger cravings, satisfy a sweet tooth and get some extra calcium and
antioxidants during your day. Try blending one-third cup of non-fat yogurt with
two-third cup of blueberries and ice.
Homemade
popcorn
A good source of fiber and an
attractive smell make popcorn an ideal snack that will help you feel full for
longer. Plus, it’s easy to make. With just 30 calories per cup, you can enjoy 3
cups for under 100 calories.
Banana
milkshake
Are you wondering how you should do
with over-ripe bananas? Why not change them into a smooth and creamy milkshake?
Blend 100ml of semi-skimmed milk and 55g of very ripe banana (you can sprinkle
a little cinnamon powder to taste).
Apple
slices and peanut butter
Mixing sweet with salty is a
tried-and-tested way to satisfy munchies. Fresh apple slices and peanut butter
are the perfect combination, keeping you going until your next large meal.
Enjoy 50g of sliced apple and 12g or one teaspoon of peanut butter.
Yogurt
with sunflower seeds
Stir one teaspoon of sunflower seeds
into half a cup of non-fat plain yogurt. The yogurt is a good source of protein
and the seeds (unsalted seeds if you are watching your sodium intake) add
plenty of texture.
20
Pistachios
You can eat 20 pistachios and still
consume just 80 calories. Plus, pistachios are a good source of unsaturated fat
and antioxidants.
8
baby carrots with hummus
Carrots are packed with vitamin A and
beta carotene while hummus adds protein.
Hot
chocolate with marshmallows
Lose yourself for an instant in this
hot chocolate. For a bit of guilt-free luxury, you can add a sprinkling of airy
marshmallow. Prepare 1 sachet of diet hot chocolate, 200ml of hot water and 12g
of mini marshmallows.
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