Five low-calorie snacks to beat food cravings
The real test is to indulge without being concerned about weight gain. Photo: Stock Image
By Nooria Ali
Are you someone who craves for snacks throughout the day?
Well, now you don’t need to worry. Snack-craving is something that can hit you any time of the day, whether you are at home or work. The real test is to indulge without being concerned about weight gain.
Here’s a list of some low-calorie snacks that can satisfy your cravings without the fear of those extra pounds.
Air popped popcorn
Satisfy your hunger with popcorn as it is a low-calorie whole grain food rich in fibre. It can satisfy your appetite without saddling you with extra calories.
Baked apple chips
Baked apple slices topped with cinnamon powder and brown sugar is one of the most tempting chows ever. To top it off, they are easy to prepare. Being a low-calorie food, it runs off as a good source of fibre.
Baked apple chips. Photo: Foodlet
Whole-grain crackers and peanut butter
A whole wheat cracker along with peanut butter is undoubtedly a delicious snack that you can eat without being alarmed about extra weight gain. Plus peanut butter is rich in fibre and vitamin E.
Whole-grain crackers. Photo: Pleasant Kitchen
Baked sweet potato
Sweet potatoes are nutritive and have an appealing taste. Baked or boiled sweet potatoes are quite high in fibre.
Baked sweet potato. Photo: Food Network
Handful of nuts
A handful of mixed nuts can give a punch to your hunger. Fibre-rich nuts have been marked as good-fat food that can help you rid your snacks-craving without worrying about gaining extra pounds with all that munching.
Nuts have been marked as good-fat food that can help you rid your snacks- craving without worrying about gaining extra pounds. Photo: Reuters
Lastly, don’t forget to consult your nutritionist before trying out anything. Stay healthy and happy eating!
