Hope you guys enjoy these snack choices as a better option during this quarantine! Here are the nutritional facts about every snack I mentioned!
Figs (fig bars) are high in natural sugars, minerals and soluble fibre. Figs are rich in minerals including potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron and copper and are a good source of antioxidant vitamins A and K that contribute to health and wellness.
During strenuous physical activity, vitamins B6 and C along with potassium are depleted. Banana chips help restore these missing nutrients. Banana chips have 180 calories per serving along with three grams of dietary fiber and just five milligrams of sodium.
Dates offer a significant amount of fiber and variety of vitamins and minerals, including iron, potassium, B vitamins, copper, and magnesium.
Prunes are dried plums that are typically known to help regulate digestion. Eating just 4 prunes a day will provide you with a third of your daily requirement for vitamin K, 3 grams of fiber and 290 mg of potassium.
Dried apricots encourages cell growth.
Builds up the immune system.Maintains good vision.Keeps bones healthy.Assists in reproduction.
Mulberries are colorful berries that are eaten both fresh and dried. They’re a good source of iron, vitamin C, and several plant compounds and have been linked to lower cholesterol, blood sugar, and cancer risk.
Almonds contain lots of healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium and vitamin E. The health benefits of almonds include lower blood sugar levels, reduced blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels. They can also reduce hunger and promote weight loss.
Eating nuts on a regular basis may improve your health in many ways, such as by reducing diabetes and heart disease risk, as well as cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This nutritious high-fiber treat may even aid weight loss —despite its high calorie count.
Peanut butter has potassium as well as protein which lower the risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease. High in Fibre– It also contains fibre for your bowel health, healthy fats, magnesium to fortify your bones and muscles, Vitamin E and antioxidants.
Celery is rich in vitamins and minerals with a low glycemic index. You’ll enjoy vitamins A, K, and C, plus minerals like potassium and folate when you eat celery. It’s also low in sodium.
Apples are rich in fiber as well as phytonutrients and antioxidants.
Watermelon is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Potassium, and a very good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Not to mention helps hydrate with its high content of water.
Turkey is a good source of healthy lean protein, so it’s smart to keep it in your diet. But if you are trying to lose weight, you should choose your type meat carefully—and skip the skin. The best turkey for you will be high in protein, but low in fat and calories.
Cheese is a great source of calcium, fat, and protein.
Don’t forget to add 1/2 your body weight of water with these snacks and meals!
