Tips for healthy snacking

Healthy snacking is an important part of a balanced diet. If you snack in moderation and responsibly, you can easily incorporate snacks into your daily meal plan.

Why should you snack?

Snacks can provide additional nutrients, help maintain energy levels and satisfy hunger between main meals. However, it is important to choose healthy and balanced snacks.

How to choose healthy snacks?

1. Plan ahead. Add healthy snacks to your shopping list. Keep healthy food on hand for quick and easy snacks.

2. Stock your home. Fresh fruits, vegetables, frozen fruit, dried flax seed crackers, whole grain bread, low-fat yogurt and cheese, unsalted nuts, hummus, hard-boiled eggs, single-serve canned fish are just a few of the items you can store in your refrigerator, freezer or pantry.

3. Include vegetables and fruits.  Try to include vegetables or fruits in every snack. Wash in advance and prepare a portion for quick consumption when needed.

Snacks on the go

If you travel often, pack healthy snacks. OMEGAFULL flax seed crackers, roasted chickpeas, nuts, seeds, apples, oranges, bananas are perfect.

Conscious eating

Snack consciously – take your time when eating, focus on the food, avoid eating directly from large packages. Divide your meals into smaller portions for better control of food intake.

Drink plenty of water

Remember to drink enough water throughout the day. Sometimes hunger can be mistaken for thirst, so water should be your first choice.

By following these tips, you can enjoy snacking guilt-free and maintain a healthy lifestyle.