Most of the
people in India follow the 3 meal pattern and think of mid meal snacking as a
sin. But the truth is that small meals eaten every 2-3 hours can not only
increase your BMR and help you burn fat but also keep you energetic and active
for your routine chores. Benefits of mid meal snacks:
- Helps to keep your weight under check
- Boosts energy
- Improves concentration and focus
- Provides vitamins, minerals and important nutrients
- Controls appetite
- Reduces craving for sweets and fried foods
Reduces hunger as the day passes by and thereby food intake,
keeping your digestive system at its best
Whether at work, home or on field snacking is
a very easy task and not cumbersome as people consider it to be. Healthy mid
meal snacking does not mean making something authentic or exotic. It means
small meals which are easy to pack, carry with you and store for a longer time.
Here are a few options you can consider as snacks:
- Fruits
- Salads
- Nuts (almomds/walnuts)
- Roasted chana
- Kurmura (puffed rice)
- Roasted khakras/chivdas
- Peanut butter sandwich
- Sprout salad
- Egg whites
- Moong dal chila/ nacnhi pancakes
- Wraps/ rolls
As per you
convenience, budget and feasibility you can choose any of the above options
which do not require too much preparation, yet give you all the benefits they
are meant to.
So enjoy
snacking and stay fit!!!
By
Neha Chandna
Nutritionist
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