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Popcorn is one of the healthiest whole grain snack loaded with important minerals and vitamins. It is a rich source of fiber which aids in weight loss and several health benefits. It contains abundant antioxidants. It is relatively low in calories and energy density is low. Pre-packaged Microwave popcorn may contain unhealthy chemicals and trans fats. The healthiest way to make them is in a cooker or pot. There are various ways to add flavor without affecting the nutritional quality.
Overweight and obesity are leading causes of Diabetes, and both of them include too much snacking. Here are some healthy snacks which fit your weight loss diet. Mixed Nuts, Red Pepper, Yoghurt and Mixed Berries, Apple slices with Peanut Butter, Cottage cheese with Flaxseeds and Cinnamon, Celery sticks with Cream Cheese, Kale Chips, Almonds, Cucumber slices with Hummus, Cherry tomatoes and Mozzarella, Chia seeds Pudding, Whey protein shake, Canned Salmon, Edamame, Dried Unsweetened Coconut, Olives, Spicy Avocado and Sun-dried tomatoes. Leftovers from last night can also help you to a good extent.
According to a new study, lack of sleep may lead to overeating and improper food choices. In this study, participants who were deprived of sleep could not resist highly palatable and rewarding snacks like candies, cookies, chips and other crunchy snacks even after consuming a meal only 2hrs ago which consisted of 90% of their daily caloric needs. Restriction of sleep increases the hedonic aspect of food intake, according to the researchers, which is the pleasure and satisfaction gained from eating. The participants, when in the phase of completing their sleep, chose food items providing 50% additional calories and fats.
What if the most common bad habit of us all was to turn into a healthier one. Generally, we consume four times a day, of which, snacking is the most unhealthy one which normally includes munching of junk food. There is nutrition in there. Snackible provides daily snack items to your doorstep, the only difference being that they are healthy. They are created by food technologists and nutritionists. Ingredients are brought from various parts of India focusing on quality and health. Snackible gives access to healthy snacks without compromising on the taste.
Corn is moving rapidly beyond snacks to meals in India as consumers are slurping up soups and eating nachos along with popcorns. Brands such as Kurkure, Knorr, Act II and others want to make the best of this modification in food habits. It rides high on health benefits due to its high fibre content making it a healthy option.
Evenings is the time when hunger is at its peak and self-control is the weakest. Researchers find it difficult to identify as psychological or physiological. Eating unhealthy snacks at this time is a dietary mess. Urban Indians post work reach out for unhealthy snacks between6 and 8 pm. These snacks include samosas, namkeen, chips, etc. Experts say that replacing the unhealthy snacks with healthier alternatives will not only be good for the waist and the gut, but will also prevent various degenerative diseases.