Did you know that when you go more than 3 hours
without eating, your metabolism slows down?! Small, but frequent, meals help
keep your metabolism high, so "eat more often, and you'll lose more
weight." Here are the top 5 creative and healthy snacks to satisfy your
hunger and boost your metabolism.
1. Fruits and Nuts
salad:
Mix 2 cups of
fresh fruits (bananas, cherries, berries, pineapple, pears, oranges…) with 30 g
raw nuts (almonds, pistachios…)
Calories: 170
Nutrients:
vitamin C, vitamin E, polyunsaturated fatty acids(omega 3) and monounsaturated fatty
acids, B-complex vitamins.
2. The Colorful
Plate:
Mix half cup of
sweet corn, half cup of mushrooms, 1 medium carrot, lettuce, 4 asparagus, and 5
cherry tomatoes. Add vinegar, lemon juice, salt and a teaspoon of olive oil for
dressing.
Calories: About
200
Nutrients:
monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A,
manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, folic acid, dietary fibers.
3. Turkey sandwich:
2 whole grain rice cakes, with a slice of
turkey, lettuce, onion, tomatoes, and a teaspoon light mayo sauce.
Calories:
150
Nutrients: dietary
fibers, iron, vitaminB12, vitamin C.
4. Honey Bananas:
Put 1
tablespoon of honey on top of a large chopped banana.
Calories: 160
Nutrients:
potassium, dietary fibers, vitamin C, vitaminB6, iron, calcium.
5. Peanut Butter
Apple:
Cut a large apple
into 5 round slices, and spread a teaspoon of peanut butter on top of each slice.
Calories:
230 calories
Nutrients:
vitamin C, dietary fibers, vitamin E, polyunsaturated fatty acids, magnesium.
Dietitian
Dina Moghraby
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