Many people usually opt for snacks because of busy schedules. For most of us, particularly for children and those trying to lose weight, this is not advisable. Children are very active, hence their constant need for energy. People trying to lose weight, on the other hand, need healthy snacks for weight loss. This is because they will have a better chance of losing weight if they eat several times a day in little portions than eating only three times a day in bigger portions. Because of busy schedules, most of us succumb to the temptation of just grabbing what's available; which sadly, are mostly fast food offerings and packaged meals that are not very healthy. If you're one of those who simply don't have the time to prepare nutritious snacks, don't despair. We offer some alternatives and healthy snack ideas here that are quick and easy to prepare.
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Low-fat snacks
instead of frozen foods eat high fiber fruits like apple, berries and oranges (or any citrus fruit)
instead of flavored yogurt, choose plain and add strawberries or banana
pass over the burger and opt for whole grain bread with peanut butter
forget the candy and chocolate bars and go for whole grain bars and cereals
Low-carb snacks
choose wheat bread over plain, white bread
instead of meat spaghetti, get a serving of spinach lasagna
if you need to moderate your blood sugar level, eat cauliflower instead of potatoes
replace pastries with pita dipped in humus
Low calorie snacks
instead of hot latte and chocolate cookies, spend the afternoon drinking green tea with one medium-sized corn or cheese muffin
munch on celery or carrot sticks instead of french fries (of course, they're not the same; maybe you can add a dip to your veggie sticks to add more flavor, like ranch or low-fat mayo)
use low-fat milk if you're into milkshakes
Healthy snacks for Kids
give them whole grain toast with fruit jam or peanut butter instead of chocolate cookies
cereal bars over chocolate bars (check the label though, some cereal bars can contain high levels of saturated fat; rule of thumb less than 2 grams of saturated fat per bar)
fruit smoothies instead of ice cream
chicken or tuna sandwich instead of hamburgers
These healthy snacks alternatives do not require a lot of time to prepare. As a matter of fact, most of them can be purchased as ready-to-eat meals. Your basic guideline should always be; the more natural the ingredients, the healthier the food choice.
