In this day and age when people are hitting the gyms at 6-7 am in the morning and hanging out at cafes munching on their favourite sandwiches in the evening, the worry of ‘getting the fat ultimately’ strikes them often. The elderly also quite get bored of the usual low fat, low sugar food dishes and secretly crave for those delicious ‘Gulab Jamuns’. Thus people often look for healthy snacks to quench their hunger and take care of their health at the same time.
Here are five such healthy snack options that are quite popular:
Peri Peri Makhana
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This tangy, sweet and little spicy makhana dish is cholesterol free, roasted in olive oil with plant protein giving a guilt free snacking experience to the consumers. Its saturated fat component is 8.6% ie 9.5g with 0 trans fat. It makes up for a perfect evening snack given its delicious taste and nutritional benefits. Get Peri Peri Makhana from Q comm platforms such as Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, Zepto, Bigbasket, etc. It is also available on Flipkart, Amazon, Farmley, etc.
Ragi Chips
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Ragi Chips made with 100% natural Ragi are a healthy snack option in comparison to the traditional fried potato chips. Ragi is also known as finger millet and offers various health benefits, being a source of calcium, fiber. The low fat and gluten -free options are those to look out for. The nutritional factor depends on the way of preparation and the specific brand. For best information, it is advised to check the ingredients mentioned in the packaging.
There are various Ragi chips options available online such as Snackible Peri Peri Ragi Chips, Troovy Healthy Ragi Chips, Evolve Snacks Ragi Chips and others.
Roasted Chana
Roasted chana or roasted chickpeas, or roasted gram, is a healthy and popular snack option that is enjoyed in several parts of the world, especially in India. It is made by roasting whole chickpeas till they are crispy. Roasted Chana by ‘Let’s Try Healthy Snacking’ uses no palm oil and is a good source of calcium, protein and fiber with less calories.
Moong Dal Chips
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Moong Dal Chips are a great way to relish a crispy snack while also deriving the nutritional goodness of moong dal, a lentil that is packed with fiber, protein, minerals and vitamins. Healthy moong dal chips options are often roasted, baked, etc with low fat content. These chips are a rich source of fiber and protein. They are gluten-free offering essential nutrients and the fiber content present in moong dal helps in the regulation of blood sugar levels.
Healthy Moong Dal Chips are available at Evolve Snacks, Yummiano, Healthyium and others.
Sprouts Bhel
Sprouts Bhel is a nutritious snack and is a rich source of protein similar to the popular Indian snack – Bhel Puri, blending the tangy, spicy, sweet flavors of traditional bhel with the added goodness of sprouts. Sprouts Bhel is a light snack which is high in nutrients, fiber, protein, low in calories, etc.
