What to eat in the so-called "in-between" time, when there's still some time left until lunch or dinner? Many working or studying people struggle with this question every day. When your stomach is persistently demanding food, it's easy to give in to the temptation of reaching for a candy bar or a random fast food joint. But you can always opt for healthy snacks...
Sweets, hamburgers, and fries may provide a welcome feeling of fullness, but they also contain a significant amount of calories, chemicals, and other substances that negatively impact our bodies. It's much healthier and better for our figure to reach for healthy snacks. Especially since many of them can be prepared at home. They're healthy, delicious, and, above all, quick to make!
First, some technical details…
Healthy eating is a matter of choice and good organization. After all, we'll also want to take these snacks to work or school. For this purpose, it's worth buying small, resealable plastic containers and vacuum-sealed bags. A cup with a lid will also be useful. Salads can be successfully prepared in the evening, saving time in the morning . If you're making a vegetable salad, remember that salt can release a lot of juice. It's better to add spices just before eating, and only prepare and chop the vegetables in the evening.
Our suggestions for healthy snacks:
1. Muesli with yogurt
A classic of its kind. You can easily buy yogurt anywhere, and you can make your own muesli mix at home with your favorite ingredients. But there's something more. The sheer number of available ingredients means you can create a different combination every day. This muesli never gets boring. A healthy blend of chestnut flakes, expanded rice, and amaranth, combined with yogurt and topped with something like coconut flakes and a spoonful of honey or agave syrup, will easily last you until dinner or lunch.
It's definitely better to make your own cereal, as store-bought mixes contain a lot of sugar, sweeteners, candied fruit, and even chocolate . You can also add fresh, seasonal fruit to this mix, which adds even more variety to the menu.
2. "Sandwich" with sesame paste
Spread sesame paste mixed with a little agave syrup onto green leaves of Chinese cabbage, romaine lettuce, or chicory. Layer one leaf on top of the other, creating a 1.5 cm layer. This is a very original, light snack . Perfect for those who struggle to force bread into their bodies in the morning.
3. Coconut milk cocktail
To make this delicious smoothie, you'll need one banana, a pinch of cinnamon, 100 ml of coconut milk, and a teaspoon of lemon juice. Blend all ingredients until smooth. Banana, coconut, and cinnamon are a perfect combination of flavors . Plus, this smoothie is incredibly healthy.
4. Spelt pasta salad
Spelt flour, from which healthy pasta is made, contains significantly more protein than wheat flour . Furthermore, spelt pasta is also rich in other nutrients. It contains dietary fiber, vitamins A, D, and E, copper, zinc, selenium, linolenic acid, and silicic acid . These delicious, filling pastas are the perfect solution for those who value healthy eating.
Spelt pasta salad has endless variations. The simplest way is to add chopped cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, a handful of blanched walnuts, sautéed beef or chicken slices, mixed greens, orange segments, and olives to the cooked pasta. Tuna or egg salad is also popular. Finally, drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds and soy sauce. This dish is a perfect lunch replacement. If you're taking the salad to work or school, remember to avoid adding garlic, onion, or other strong-smelling spices, whose aroma can be unpleasant for those around you.
5. Dried fruits and nuts
Various dried fruits and dried fruit are also great snacks. Pistachios, cashews, dried dates, raisins, and banana chips are healthy, quickly satisfying hunger, and providing essential vitamins. However, they are quite high in calories, so instead of buying the entire package, it's better to save a single serving in a separate container; otherwise, the temptation to eat it all at once may be too great. Which nuts and fruits are worth choosing?
• Pistachio nuts
• Cashew nuts
• Dried dates
• Raisins
• Banana chips
Every balanced and healthy diet recommends eating at least two healthy snacks a day – these will not only satisfy hunger but also provide all the nutrients your body needs. Furthermore, these ideas for healthy alternatives to high-calorie chips and salty sticks will also be useful when watching a movie, going to the cinema, or having friends over.
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