Healthy snack ideas

Many of us get a mid-morning craving or mid-afternoon. After main meals, who hasn't felt the urge for a quick snack? It is common to consume processed foods quick to consume at those moments. But you're in luck. In Astrid Organic Tapas Bar we are giving you some healthy snack ideas to appease your appetite. 

The benefits of a balanced diet transfer to your body and your mind. When there is little time to take a break and grab a bite to eat, the importance of healthy eating is often forgotten and people opt for products processed with large amounts of sugar, that do not quite satisfy the feeling of hunger in the body. 

The WHO he estimates that 13% of the world's population he lives with a condition related to being overweight or poor nutrition. In our country it has tripled since the 1970s, now affecting 21.6% of the adult population and one in six children and adolescents, according to the National Health Survey. It is time to break bad consumer habits and alter your diet healthier.

Some healthy snack ideas for nibbling time

The vending machines They are a double-edged sword. In the middle of a mid-morning craving, the most normal thing to do is to go over to one of these machines and get some processed product full of sugars. 

Changing your consumer habit can not only improve your health, but also improve your productivity at work. To help you, we’ve put together some ideas for easy-to-prepare healthy snacks that you can take with you to curb your cravings. 

• NutsEating nuts helps to control cholesterol, blood circulation and heart health. They are foods with natural fats; remember that your body needs a supply of fat to function. However, you must not confuse the natural, healthy fats found in nuts, such as walnuts or almonds, with the saturated fats found in processed products. 

• Carrot and celery sticksA light snack that will provide your body with a large amount of vitamins. Celery is a food that boosts your immune system, helps cleanse the body and lowers blood cholesterol. Meanwhile, carrots, aside from their high vitamin content, aid digestion, relieve respiratory problems and regulate the menstrual cycle in women. 

• Dried apple: When an apple is dried, it loses 2% of water, but retains all its other properties in terms of satiety and nutrients. 

• FruitA piece of fruit will always be an ideal choice as a snack. Choose the one that best suits your tastes and take it with you. 

These are some ideas to include in your daily routine for moments of cravings. At Tapería Orgánica Astrid, our restaurant in Málaga, we have a wide range of healthy snacks, made with organic and seasonal produce. You can check here is our menu. Remember that you can put yourself in contact us if you want more information on healthy eating.