Healthy Swaps For Everyday Snacking

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Snacking can be a powerful way to maintain energy levels throughout the day. But making smart choices when it comes to everyday snacking is the key that will unlock a healthy diet.

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Dark Chocolate For Candy

The cocoa concentration in unsweetened dark chocolate can become a healthy snack alternative to additive-laced candies.

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Dates For Cookies

The nutrient-packed dates are a healthier snacking option that can increase satiety and provide a vitamin and nutrient boost. Instead of eating 4-5 cookies, eating 2 dates is a healthy choice.

Vitamin D-rich foods like eggs, fatty fish (salmon, cod, mackerel), mushrooms and fortified dairy products can improve vitamin D levels.

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Yogurt-Berries For Ice-Cream

The probiotics and antioxidant-packed yogurt with berries can supplement the high caloric value artificially flavoured snack.

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Naturally Sweetened Ice Teas For Soda

A chilled or room-temperature iced tea is a great drink for a snack break; instead of chugging a soda can, naturally sweetened iced tea can add a controlled caffeine boost.

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Roasted Chanas For Processed Chips

The high-calcium plain roasted chanas are a great healthy replacement for processed chips that contain addictive flavourings and additives.

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Sweet Potato Wedges For Fries

The nutrient-packed sweet potato wedges contain high amounts of vitamins and minerals that can replace the deep-fried nutrient nutrient-deficient potato fries that are high in starch and fats.

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Cold-Pressed Juices For Packaged Juices

The process of cold pressing juices helps preserve the nutritional value and control the added sugar content normally found in packaged juices.

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Fresh Cheeses For Processed Cheese Slices

The unprocessed whole cheese blocks provide vitamin D and healthy fats, while processed cheese blocks and slices strip the naturally found vitamins and minerals.

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