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Healthy Snacks: Quick tips for parents

December 25, 2016 Srijitafor, Healthy, Parents, quick, Snacks, Tips:

Snacks give kids important nutrients and help control hunger between meals. Try these healthy snack ideas. “Ants on a log” (celery with peanut butter and raisins) Fresh or canned fruit (canned in 100% juice, not syrup) with fat-free or low-fat yogurt Whole-grain crackers with low-fat cheese Vegetable “matchsticks” (thin sticks made from fresh carrots, zucchini, or bell peppers) Whole-wheat bread or apple slices with peanut butter Quesadillas (low-fat cheese melted in a whole-wheat tortilla) Unsalted pretzels or air-popped popcorn Baked (not fried) tortilla chips and salsa Whole-wheat pita bread with hummus…

10 surprising 100-calorie snacks

December 1, 2016 Srijita10', 100-calorie, Snacks, Surprising

Tuck into some of the nation’s favourite treats without derailing your diet with these surprising 100-calorie snacks. From British classics like a cheese toastie to a silky banana milkshake, you can enjoy these popular snacks and stay in control of your calories. Most of these low-calorie bites from dietitian Azmina Govindji require only three ingredients and take less than five minutes to prepare. Cheese and tomato toastie – 93kcal (390kJ) A slimmed-down version of an all-time British classic, but no less scrumptious. Simply chop the tomato and spring onion, sprinkle them over a slice of crispbread, cover with grated cheese and place under a pre-heated grill for a couple…

How to go easy with these diet snacks

November 29, 2016 SrijitaDiet:, easy, Go, How, Snacks, these, to, With

The demand for healthy diet snacks has gone up as people have become quite fitness conscious. But if you gorge on them mindlessly, even these healthy snacks can cause trouble in your weight loss plans. Nuts All nuts are good news so eat your walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, cashew or pistachios raw or dry roasted. They are rich in fiber and protein, and help control blood glucose and lipids. However, they are loaded with calories, so grab a handful each time. Also avoid fried or packaged nuts as they are often…

10 of the best gluten-free snacks

September 1, 2016 Srijita10', Best, gluten-free, of, Snacks, The

Choosing the right snacks during your day will keep your energy levels and good health on track. 1. Ceres Organics Rice Crackers Eight crackers with avocado spread on top. This tasty and satisfying snack contains protein and fibre to keep you sustained. This is also a low-sodium snack. 2. Small handful of raw almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and dried apricots A crunchy and savoury, substantial snack with protein, iron and fibre. 3. Leda Nutrition Baked Fruit Filled Bars (Triple Berry Flavour) These bars contain real fruit and are in…

9 Healthy Snacks to Pack for the Beach

August 30, 2016 Srijita9, Beach, for, Healthy, Pack, Snacks, The, to

Who doesn’t love a day at the beach? The sea air, the sand, the waves…the snacks. Although the occasional hot dog or greasy fries won’t kill you, they probably won’t leave you feeling your best, either. We created a list of some portable snacks to tote along that will silence the call of the snack bar, satisfy any craving, give you plenty of energy to enjoy the day and keep you looking hot in your swimsuit. Enjoy! Skinny Pop All Natural Popcorn : Sure, you can buy popcorn at the…

10 Healthy Monsoon Snacks

July 18, 2016 Srijita10', Healthy, monsoon, Snacks

It is a bliss welcoming monsoon after a scorching summer. Because of the change in season, we naturally crave for hot sips and crunchies. Our taste buds yearn for a cup of masala chai and mouth-watering fried snacks. I agree it is tough to resist the spell binding aromas of deep-fried treats and other food cravings, but certain healthy foods too can be as relishing if you can think of interesting ways to making them. So pick from these ten lip-smacking ideas to satisfy your monsoon cravings sans the calories…