Guest Post: 5 Healthy Snack Ideas

5 Healthy Snack Ideas

Obesity has become a pretty big issue in the last couple of years. The problem is people want to lose weight without having to quit eating delicious and scrumptious food that tackles their food cravings. But what if that’s actually possible? Here’s a list of healthy snacks that will provide your body with the essential nutrients it needs without giving you extra pounds to carry.

  1. Infused water

Health benefits of water are almost as well known as the miracles it does to your skin. If you’re like most people that don’t like the taste of water and have a hard time drinking it then fruit infused water is a great way to incorporate it in your diet. It’ll also help make sure that you drink enough water throughout the day. There are plenty of ways you can make infused water. All you need is some fruit. You can take lime, mint leaves, cucumbers, watermelons, raspberries etc. basically just any fruit that you love and add that to some chilled ice water, stir it and let it sit in the fridge overnight so it can absorb the flavors. Remember to refill the jug when you leave for work or school to enjoy a whole pitcher of refreshing and delicious infused water later.

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  1. Pita pocket
Get some whole grain pita pockets from your nearest grocery store and add cream cheese on one side. Then go ahead and add some tomatoes, cucumbers, turkey and baby spinach. For the side dish you can put some hummus and baby carrots. Good thing about this snack is that you can take it to school or work if you want to.

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  1. Strawberry feta and walnut salad

Benefits of spinach are very well known. It’s packed with vitamins, nutrients and minerals that are essential for a healthy body. Whereas strawberries are as famous for maintaining a balanced heart health as they are for their taste.     For this recipe add some spinach in a bowl, dice a couple of strawberries and toss them onto the salad. Then add some fat free feta cheese and walnuts on top of it. To make your salad dressing takes some olive oil, balsamic vinegar and some salt. Drizzle the dressing on top of the salad and you’re done.

  1. Peanut butter chocolate banana smoothie

Add two bananas, dark chocolate peanut butter, milk and some ice in a blender and just blend the ingredients nicely. Once you’re done pour it in a glass. This is an easy and healthy breakfast idea for times when you’re running late for work or school.

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  1. Guacamole

For this recipe take some avocados, put them in a bowl and squeeze them out. Put some Greek yogurt, jalapenos, onions, cilantro, salt, crumbled feta cheese and squeeze out two limes in the concoction. The vegetables keep this recipe balanced whereas the Greek yogurt and feta cheese makes it scrumptious.


Author Bio: This article was written by Lubna Ali Khan. She blogs at BeautifulYou.com.pk which is a premiere health, beauty and fashion informational portal of Pakistan

2 comments

  1. Infused water are my favourite for summer!!!

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    1. I love them too and should start making those more! ♥

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