Any healthy eating plan is not complete without some great healthy snacks included. Everyone wants a snack now and then, but the key is to make those snacks healthy and nutritious as well as delicious. In addition to that they need to be enjoyed without a feeling of guilt.
The following are 5 healthy eating snacks:
A small bowl of fresh fruit salad. Empty a can of mandarin oranges in natural fruit juice and add some grapes, pieces of apple, pear, raspberries, blueberries or anything else you fancy and keep it in the fridge. Have a small amount when you feel the urge to snack.
A small handful of unsalted nuts and a small handful of raisins mixed together.
Sandwiches made with whole grain bread and low calorie spreads can be a great treat any time of day or night.
1 warmed pita bread filled with a mixture of salad leaves, cucumber, thinly sliced tomatoes and salad onions are tasty and healthy.
Make some fruity kebabs. These are easy to make and are a great activity for children to join in with and learn about healthy food. Here’s the recipe which makes 8-10:
Ingredients
2 or 3 different types of melon
125g seedless red grapes – washed
125g seedless green grapes – washed
125g strawberries – washed and hulled
Utensils – wooden skewers; chopping board; knife; tablespoon and plate/s
Method
Cut the melons in half and scoop out the seeds with a tablespoon, discard. Cut into wedges.
Use a knife to separate the melon from the skin. Cut the melon into chunks.
Take the grapes off the stalks.
If the strawberries are large cut them in half.
Thread alternate pieces of fruit on to the skewers. Serve chilled.
HOT TIP: Try using other varieties of fruit such as fresh pineapple (cut into chunks) or slices of kiwi fruit.