Snacking often comes with images of crisps, chocolates and sweets attached, but this isn’t the only way you can fill the gap between meals. Some foods make excellent, healthy snacks and can help to give your diet a wellbeing overhaul.
Go wild for berries
Pretty much any common fruit ending in the word ‘berry’ would make a good swap for sweets and chocolates. These include strawberries, blueberries and raspberries, which are all made from powerful antioxidants that repair and protect from the ravages of free radicals. These molecules cause cell changes that lead to ageing, so fill up on these natural anti-ageing snacks to keep wrinkles away.
Nutty for nuts
Seeds and nuts are often viewed as a replacement for high calorie snacks when you need an energy boost. This is because they are a healthy vehicle for energy thanks to the Omega 3 fatty acids found in many varieties, like pumpkins and walnuts. They also contain amino acid arginine which can help stimulate the release of growth hormone. This declines with age, but boosting it can aid better cell renewal.
Welcome the 2 A’s
Apricots and avocados are another kind of healthy snack that can add a great variety of nutrients in your diet, while helping to bridge the gap between meals. Apricots are packed full of carotenoids that help your body detox by assisting fluid regeneration. It also soothes the skin because of its Vitamin A, B, C and E content. Avocado is another anti-oxidant containing substances like glutathione that has a skin tightening effect enhancing youthful looks.
Going green
Green tea has been drank for a long time in various parts of the world, but it can still seem like a new drink to some in the Western world. The drink makes a nutritious swap for your usual cup of tea or coffee due to its high levels of polyphenols. These molecules can repair some of the cell damage and ageing caused by free radicals.
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