Top 10 Healthy Snacks
Your Health
A balanced diet consisting of variety is the diet I believe to be THE BEST!!
Food Intolerance is often due to overload of certain food types.
My favorite healthy snacks to keep hunger at bay, promote digestion, keep skin clear & give you energy for a busy lifestyle!
I love a Maximum Vibrance protein shake as a snack after the gym or in between meals. This organic plant protein contains 25billion probiotics & is gluten, soy & dairy free! Available from www.optimalyou.co.uk
Maximum Vibrance
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Satsuma segments in dark chocolate
Everyone needs a treat once in a while! Satsumas are high in Vitamin C, whilst dark chocolate contains antioxidants.
Kiwi
Kiwi's are higher in vitamin C per gram than oranges!! Kiwis also contain phytonutrients known to protect our DNA! An excellent anti-oxidant!!
Pumpkin seeds are great for on the go!! High in Zinc and Phosphorus & also hold anti-microbial benefits including anti-fungal & anti-viral properties.
Pumpkin Seeds
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Banana's help relieve headaches, depression & menstrual cramps. Banana's are also high in electrolyes such as potassium - making them a great after gym treat!
1 Bananas
2 Cashew Nuts
Cashew nuts are an excellent snack as they contain flavanols which fight against tumour cells & are the least high in fat in comparison with other nuts.
Ryvita with hummus is a favorite of mine as it is so quick but tasty. High in fibre. Add cucumber to promote digestion!
3 Ryvita with hummus
4 Graze snacks
Theres just something that excites me about getting my fortnightly snack box delivery from Graze. Healthy treats & snacks such as nuts, healthy sticky toffee pudding & seed mixes. - www.graze.com
Watermelon is refreshing & high in the phytonutrient Lycopene - which has anti cancer properties!
5 Watermelon
6 Bounce Protein balls
A defence booster - Superfood spirulina & ginseng protein ball. Find in your local health shops. Ginseng is known to promote physical and mental activity.
Eat Little & Often (How many times have you heard this saying!)
Even if it be a handful of nuts or a banana - keep your metabolism revved up with regular meals & snacks!
SPICE it up!
Use spices & herbs to flavour foods - Chilli is a great metabolism booster & Tumeric is great for healthy glowing skin!
READ LABELS
Become more aware of fat, protein, carbohydrate, salt & sugar content in foods. Often labels & healthy slogans can be misleading!
10 A Day !!!
The RDA of fruit & vegetables is now 8-10!! (That means 8-10 portions of 80g servings per day)
H20
Hydrate! - Often we mistake thirst for hunger, make sure you drink at least 8 glasses of water per day!
A Few Tips For Optimum Nutrition
