Are There Any Healthy Snacks Which Won't Add pounds?

I've got into the pattern of having snack foods whilst I do my study, or else I won't concentrate on what I’m supposed to be doing and I have got my A Levels at the moment. Not long ago I started eating a snack while I am revising as I have discovered it helps me stay focused and I have some very important exams coming up.

The solution for me personally has been to make a potato salad and keep it chilled - that way I can snack on it any time I wish to. I just boil up a handful of peeled salad potatoes - Charlottes are very good - and allow them to cool off. I slice up the potatoes into big pieces and mix these with some boiled egg, onion and chives - all chopped as well - and after that add some mayonnaise to help combine it. When I am done I refrigerate the blend and then I can eat it over several days. As my marks are improving I can only suppose it is doing the trick!

My favourites are almonds, but walnuts can also be good for you as can popcorn so long as it isn't soaked in butter. I've got to watch my levels of cholesterol, and butter is very high. If you want to give the popcorn a savoury flavoring, try adding a little grated cheese. Yogurt is yet another healthy goody you can consider; combining fruit yoghurt with ordinary adds flavour and interest without making it too sweet.

Celery sticks or carrots soaked in low fat or fat free ranch dressing can also be simple to eat while you are undertaking something different (like studying). If you possibly could find organic produce (fruits or vegetables) they are usually the most beneficial, and I often eat natural and organic berries and soft fruits as they are full of antioxidants.

If you want a warm snack that is still healthy and quick to produce, a bit of toast fits the bill. Any biscuits or crackers that you buy should have some nutritional value. The unsweetened and whole grain snacks are some of the best balance for nutrition and taste, and the fewer ingredients the better.

Try eating granola bars, fruit bars and rice cakes - these are generally free of fat and may be made savoury or sweet by adding yeast extract spread or jam. If you like the crunch of potato chips, try one of these -- they taste just as good but contain a fraction of the calories!

If you are a diabetic, your choice of snack becomes more important. Many of us enjoy a banana as a healthy snack, however for people with diabetes they may be risky since the high sugar content could cause an unhealthy increase in glucose levels. Its also wise to be aware of how often you snack because eating a lot of snacks can lead to weight gain, which can make your blood sugars worse with time.

If you have trouble getting your children to eat fruit, give them some low-fat yoghurt to dip the fruit into. Dried fruit is another option, but make sure there is no added sugar - most of the nutritional values are the same as fresh fruit but the dried versions can often contain more calories.

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