We suggest a few easy, quick and healthy snacks to enjoy a healthy and tasty snack. Even if you don’t believe it, it is possible to bet on healthy food and enjoy it!
according to many nutritionists Y nutrition experts, one of the biggest risks for weight gain lies in what we eat between meals, in Spain we have also assimilated sharing friendships and social relationships with a plate of food. It’s lunch and snack time key moments of the day to test our willpower and imagination if we do not want to fall prey to the temptations offered by our varied and sometimes caloric cuisine.
You’ve probably heard it a thousand times, to eat a healthy diet and stay fit it’s vital to at least 5 daily meals. Subtracting breakfast, lunch and dinner, we would have 2 or 3 more to do between meals. It is healthy to drink junk food at noon and another throughout the afternoon. with which we would avoid arriving at lunch and dinner hungry and giving ourselves the dreaded binge. However, it is not always easy to get it right and most of the time we throw away ready meals, sweets or tapas from bars and restaurants. If you’re tired of the typical fruit or too lazy to go back to nibbling on an apple (however healthy it is to eat one a day) we’ve got some ideas to keep Hunger Y the middle in a hard situation
For example, you can eat whole wheat toast with Serrano ham, turkey, natural tomato or fresh cheese. It is also a good idea to choose seafood such as cockles, natural mussels, steamed mussels, natural sardines or tuna or prawns as they provide low calories but yes many nutrients. Also eat pickles like picklesonions, carrot sticks with yogurt sauce or any light version with radishes can be a great idea to fill up without overdoing it. And for moments of hunger at the office, get ready vegetable sandwich with lettuce, tuna and boiled egg or turkey with fresh cheese on cereal bread, which has more fiber.
And if these ideas are not enough for you, in the gallery below you have many others easy, quick and healthy snacks and appetizers to snack between meals, always healthy and low in calories.
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roasted stuffed tomatoes
Made with ground beef, vegetables, brown rice, or cheese, roasted stuffed tomatoes can be a healthy, nutrient-dense snack appetizer. Buy small or medium-sized tomatoes so you don’t overdo it.
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Baked Spicy Mushrooms
Cut the part of the stem with soil from the mushrooms, wash them and put them in the oven with hot paprika, curry or cayenne and a little oil. We take them out when they are golden and serve them with some chopped parsley.
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Apple with peanut butter
It is an ideal snack that many athletes take as it is perfect for hydration, muscle replenishment and satiety efficiently and healthily. You can replace the peanut butter with any nut butter, such as almond or cashew. Of course, look carefully at the ingredients to make sure they are healthy and not loaded with sugar. This suggestion is also a great healthy snack dessert.
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Cebiche salmon marinated with kiwi, kumquat, figs
Ceviche is one of the most traditional recipes in South America, which is known worldwide today. It’s a great recipe for eating fish and shellfish in a very healthy and nutritious way.
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baked sweet potatoes
Much healthier than French fries, baked sweet potatoes are a great alternative if you like this type of snack. The contrast between the sweet taste of the sweet potato and the strong flavor of the spices will leave you speechless and make this recipe your favorite accompaniment to any dish or eaten alone.
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baked beans
Same as baked sweet potatoes, but with green beans. Healthy and very appetizing, you have to leave them in the oven at low power to lose all their liquid. Add spices and salt.
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tomato with mozzarella
Quick, simple and delicious. This combination of foods will also provide you with almost all the nutrients your body needs to function, good quality proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Add olive oil and basil to make the recipe superior.
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Zucchini carpaccio
Another way to eat zucchini is carpaccio. You just have to cut the vegetables into very thin slices and season them with salt and pepper, lemon juice, olive oil and parmesan cheese. You will be surprised by the result.
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Vegan Spring rolls with quinoa, sprouts and Thai peanut sauce
Another great idea to kill the bug is to get the classic buns wrapped in a romaine lettuce leaf. You can fill it with whatever you like, here we suggest you do it with quinoa, tender sprouts and peanut sauce.
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Salmorejo with watermelon
An ideal snack for when the weather is nice are fresh soups, here in Spain we have gazpacho, salmorejo and ajoblanco. We suggest you replace some of the tomatoes in the salmorejo with ripe watermelon. You will see what a more appetizing change.
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Raw vegetables for dipping
It’s a classic that never fails. We cut all kinds of vegetables into sticks (the most classic ones are usually carrots, celery and peppers) and present them together with various dipping sauces. Healthy, fun and very helpful.
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edamame
Edamame is one of the jewels of Asian cuisine. The most common form of its preparation is boiled and salted, and as an accompaniment to other dishes. In other words, we are dealing with a 100% natural snack. You can serve it in its pods without them, but always with coarse salt.
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hummus
Hummus is one of the easiest dishes to prepare: you only need the ingredients and a mixer. And the ingredients are very basic: cooked chickpeas, garlic, lemon, olive oil or tahini and cumin. Accompany it with carrot sticks to make it even healthier.
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tuna wrap
The perfect healthy snack to go. It can, for example, be ideal for training, for strength and muscle recovery. Fill the wrap with natural tuna and various vegetables. Delicious.
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shrimp skewers
Loaded with proteins, very low in fat and with a large contribution of Omega 3, shrimps become your ally in the kitchen if you are thinking of losing weight. You can make them grilled or baked and presented on skewers. a delight
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guacamole
Preparing this Mexican classic is a delicate affair, as there is no single recipe, but the key ingredients are avocado, onion, tomato, lime, cilantro and chili. Dare to make guacamole at home and taste the difference. No doubt, success.
kale chips
This appetizer is ready in less than 10 minutes. You need to wash and drain the cabbage leaves well and cut them into small pieces. Spread them on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper, being careful not to pile them up, and sprinkle with olive oil and salt. You can also add your favorite spices: a touch of paprika, ras el hanut, curry… Cooking is very fast, so be careful not to char the cabbage leaves.
banana mug cake
Have you had a crazy urge to drink a sweet? Before you run to the bakery, check that you have rolled oats (to beat into flour), a banana, some baking powder and an egg. With these simple ingredients you can prepare a mug cake in the microwave. Put some chocolate in pieces and that’s it.
baked chickpeas
This appetizer, in addition to being delicious, is high in protein and a way to add legumes to your diet without having to cook them. If you want to save time in the kitchen, you can use canned chickpeas. Wash them and dry them well with kitchen paper. Then spread them on a baking tray and add salt, pepper, paprika, cumin and a little olive oil. Put them in the oven and turn them from time to time until they are to your liking.
Pancakes with banana and oats
Banana Oat Pancakes are a perfect source for when you have a sweet tooth. They are rich in protein, contain bananas (used to sweeten naturally and avoid sugar consumption) and contain slow-absorbing carbohydrates that keep you fuller for longer. Grab them for a snack and say goodbye to sweet cravings.
