Are you the type of person who feels hungry at regular intervals even after having proper meals? Do you feel like munching all the time and end up eating chips or fried savouries!  You can’t control your hunger at around 5-7 pm when the dinner looks far away! What if we say, you can munch and still keep your kilos in check? So here, this article will help you with 7 healthy snacks to munch and satisfy your never-ending hunger guilt-free!

Let’s quickly move towards our wonder-list of healthy snacks 

1)Popcorn

Beginning with a super tasty and super easy snack to make, Popcorn tops the list! You can enjoy this superfood anytime, but goes well with our Netflix time! Consume this without any guilt and if you are looking to lose weight, this should be a must on your diet. Popcorn and Cola (New Delhi) is an amazing outlet that serves more than 20 variety of Popcorns. Cheese Popcorn, BBQ Popcorn, Coffee Popcorn, Peri-Peri Popcorn, Caramel Popcorn, Bloody Popcorn (with the goodness of Beetroot) and many more!

Benefits: Super low in calories with no fat, it is a whole grain food loaded with a variety of nutrients, vitamins, iron, copper, magnesium and what not. It has also been remarked as one of the world’s best source of fibre. 

2)Makhana/Lotus Seeds

Also popularly known as lotus seeds or fox nuts or Phool Makhana, these little balls are a powerhouse of nutrition. If you believe that these are only fasting snacks, change your perspective now.  Just roast it, and we are good to go!

Benefits: It is loaded with Fibre, helps to balance sugar levels, rich in antioxidants and good for your kidneys. Not to forget, this simple looking snack also helps in weight loss. 

3)Roasted Chickpeas

This is one of nature’s wonder food. This light wonder works the best healthy snack to munch on. The roasted form provides you with a crispy and crunchy snack. You can also add tomatoes, onions and lemon to make a chapatti chaat (savoury). 

Benefits: Other than a variety of vitamins & minerals, they are an excellent source of Fibre and Protein. They are beneficial for controlling blood sugar levels, appetite, carry out proper digestion and protection against chronic disease. 

4)Banana Chips

Hello! Chips lovers, this one is for you. Now, you don’t have to satisfy your tummy with potato chips or any other form but banana chips. As these are fried, we are giving you this as an alternative and should be consumed in restricted quantity. Avoid eating them daily, once a week is enough!

Benefits: This nutritious snack also helps to load your body with vitamins and minerals. Presence of high-calorie content and carb provides energy to perform the everyday task more efficiently. 

5)Oat Meal/Museli 

Easily available in the market, Museli can be an excellent munching snack. Whenever you feel like having anything sweet to munch, Museli should be your first choice. Cook your oats in sweet or salted form, and this is best for your 5-7 hunger. 

Benefits: The snack is incredibly nutritious, rich in antioxidants, has a high content of fibre and prevents from cholesterol damage. It also keeps your skin healthy. 

6)Nuts

The best part about this snack is that it can be carried anywhere & no making process is required. You can add almonds, cashews, hazelnut, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts to your diet. They will keep your hunger in check! 

Benefits: They are generally excellent food to eat on a low-carb diet. Nuts are loaded with antioxidants, helps in weight loss, lower cholesterol and high in fibre content. 

7)Dried Fruits

This is for the candy lovers. Whenever you feel like eating a candy, grab a packet of dried fruits. Dried strawberry, raspberry, cranberry, plums, apricots, and many more are easily available in the market. So, you can carry this ready to eat snack anywhere in your bag! 

Benefits: This snack is loaded with micronutrients, fibre and antioxidants. It reduces the risk of certain diseases and improves the immune system. 

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Have any other healthy snack to munch?  Share with us in the comment section.

Written by

Prabhleen Kaur