Hey J fam !
Staying fit is no joke, guys. What with our busy schedule and restricted food choices. However, the good thing is there are cheat codes to looking healthy and maintaining a fit figure. Admit it, eating healthy food can be boring. We all love the taste of food; the spice, the sugar, all things sumptuous but not entirely healthy. How then do we balance having something sweet and healthy lifestyle?
Quick one! Here are yummy snacks with the right amount of nutrients to get you through your daily fitfam routine.
1. Oatmeal cookies – These cookies are a very good replacement for chocolate chip cookies or any other kind. They are tasty and healthy. Very rich in fibre, protein and minerals.
2. Yoghurt and Strawberries – Yoghurt has power-boosting and body-building calcium. It is a far more healthy option than Ice-cream. Strawberries are rich in Vitamin C, Carbohydrates, Potassium and contain anti-oxidants which help fight Cancer. Enjoy a mix of strawberries in your yoghurt; what a healthy treat!
3. Almonds – Almonds are a very popular tree nut. It is very good to snack on and can be eaten along with your yoghurt or a glass of milk. The health benefits are very astounding. Almonds are rich in protein, fibre, vitamin E, magnesium and they help to fight a number of diseases from the body.
4. Grapes – These are some of the most delicious tasting fruits. They are great for snacking because you can pick them one after the other. Grapes contain numerous vitamins, helps to maintain healthy cholesterol levels and fights cancer.
5. Granola bar – This yummy bar of goodness can be eaten for breakfast and serve as a good snack later in the day. It contains dietary fibres, lots of vitamins, iron, calcium and more. It helps to boost energy level, reduces cholesterol level, aids digestion and also prevents cancer.
6. Dark chocolate – Yes chocolate is also healthy. However, it is not all the types. Dark chocolate is a great snack option because it lowers cholesterol level, slows ageing, controls blood sugar and improves the health of the heart.
7. Apple slices and peanut butter – We all know that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But I bet you did not know that when trying to loose weight, Apple slices and peanut butter (low fat) is a very great combination. It is a very good source of energy, protein and it is high in fibre.
8. Banana and peanuts – This combination is very delicious as most people would agree. Another interesting thing about this combination is the fact that you can blend it into a smoothie. It is very good for energy, protein, it fights obesity and heart burn.
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