Why Diet?
Why diet? If you can’t think of a good and permanent answer then don’t do it. Personally doing anything with the word die it in seems rather unhealthy and dieting definitely is not healthy in the long run, You might lose the weight, even keep it off for a while, but when dieting it always [...]
Learn MoreHealthy snack options
The best snacks for boosting energy levels are nuts. Cashewnuts are a good source for iron and almonds for calcium. Seeds Pumpkin, muskmelon and sunflower seeds provide protein and zinc. The most tasty way to consuming such nuts and seeds is by dry roasting them in the oven or in a dry pan or frying them. Dry fruits like figs and apricots are another option, and such dry fruits provide iron, fibre and calcium.
Apart from nuts and seeds, another source of healthy snacks is fresh fruits that contain fibre and nutrients. Vitamin C present in fruits helps absorb iron from food and supplies vital phytonutrients that the body requires. Adding fruit to yoghurt or low fat cream is an excellent source of nutrient, fat, calcium and protein.
Fortified breakfast cereals and muesli are good snack options, for a small bowl wards off hunger pans for a long time. They are also a great source of vitamins and minerals, particularly iron.
Another versatile snack option is eggs, especially the hard boiled variety.
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