Sometimes we don’t have the chance to eat 3 square meals a day, which can throw our metabolism out of order hack or even deprive us of the proper nutrients. That’s where snacks come into play. Snacks can be great for making sure we meet our dietary needs and don’t starve somedays. But snacking does come with some risks; if you eat foods with little nutritional value, you’re not really snacking, you’re grazing. Grazing is bad, and easily leads to overeating and packing on too many pounds. Below are some foods that sit on the health side of the snacking spectrum.
- Almonds
Almonds are the definition of healthy snacks; they are full of several essential vitamins and minerals giving them a prodigious health profile, and they have the ability to satiate you quickly. One particular study proved that people who chew almonds at least 40 times felt fuller longer than people who chewed other types of nuts. They are high in protein and fiber which makes them low carb and high energy.
- Grapefruit
Eating grapefruit between meals is great for helping you to lose weight. Grapefruit has the ability to help you manage your appetite and lower your insulin levels. It also has some great vitamins and minerals that you definitely need. So, eat grapefruit to eat less and stay healthy.
- Chickpeas
Chickpeas make a great snack on their own. They have a meaty texture and rather nutty flavor. And they’re full of protein and fiber giving them many of the same satiating and energy boosting qualities as almonds.
- Grapes
Grapes can actually be really fun to eat – try eating them frozen to make them even more interesting. They’re naturally sweet, so you easily replace your candy cravings with something nutritious if you have a sweet tooth.
