9 foods you can snack on without feeling guilty (because they are good for your health)

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9 foods you can snack on without feeling guilty because

A little peckish between two meals? It is perfectly possible to select a healthy and tasty snack. Here is a selection of foods to peck without guilt, but always in moderation.

A little push of the helm, then the urge to nibble on a little something… Everyone knows that feeling. A correctly selected snack can then come to satisfy the hunger felt in a healthy way. But it is clear that, very often, the foods that are the subject of snacking are too salty, too sweet, and/or too fatty.

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Moreover, this desire is sometimes linked to an emotional factor, such as stress, sadness or boredom, rather than to a real need for sustenance. Unfortunately, recurrent snacking on processed products, or fatty, sweet or salty foods, can ultimately have health consequences.

The risks of snacking

Sweet and fatty products often return to the list of the most popular foods for snacking. Unfortunately, their caloric index is usually very high. If consumed on a regular basis, they unbalance the diet and promote weight gain.

Sweet products contain fructose, which causes fat deposits, especially in the liver. They also promote the development of cavities, as well as diabetes.

Finally, snacking can become a source of anxiety for the person who consumes it regularly, and who ends up feeling guilty for eating between meals.

How to limit the urge to snack

In order not to experience a feeling of hunger shortly after having already eaten, it is important to constitute balanced and satisfying meals. It is recommended, in this regard, to compose your plate with half of vegetables (rich in minerals, vitamins and fibers), a quarter of proteins and a quarter of starchy foods. The latter are to be consumed preferably complete, because they satiate and ensure a long satiety.

To avoid temptation, it is also better to avoid buying products that are excessive in sugar, salt and fat.

Snacking on processed products that are too fatty, too salty and too sweet is to be avoided. Nevertheless, there are alternatives that are both gourmet and healthy, if the urge to eat a little snack arises.

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Wholemeal bread with a piece of cheese
Rich in fiber and nutrients, wholemeal bread is a satiating product. To be preferred over white bread, and to be combined with a small piece of cheese, the whole thing constitutes a gourmet and healthy snack.

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dark chocolate
Consumed in a reasonable way, dark chocolate is a real concentrate of benefits. The flavonoids it contains help fight hypertension and coronary heart disease. It is also packed with antioxidants, which help maintain memory. Finally, it is a good food for morale, because it reduces stress and anxiety.

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vegetable sticks
Like fruit, vegetables are rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals, and their consumption plays a fundamental role in the prevention of certain pathologies, such as obesity or diabetes. Eaten raw, they allow you to take advantage of all their benefits, partly altered during cooking. Carrots, cucumbers, cauliflowers…: all tastes are allowed!

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Nuts
Walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts… It is recommended to eat a small handful of them every day. They are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, which provide energy to the body, while preventing certain diseases, such as cardiovascular disorders or cancers.

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The fruits
Rich in vitamins, fiber, minerals, water, and low in fat, fruits are allies of your health. Choose apples, pears and pineapple when hungry, because their many fibers will satiate until the next meal.

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Dairy products
Dairy products are rich in calcium, a mineral essential for good bone strength. It is recommended to alternate plain yoghurt with cottage cheese and cheeses, avoiding the fattier products, such as hard cheeses, or the sweetest, like certain industrial fruit yoghurts.

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A slice of sugar-free cake
Why not treat yourself to a cake? To limit sugars, it is recommended to replace them with fruit compote, or to add spices such as cinnamon, which will give a naturally sweet taste to the preparation.

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Fruit and vegetable smoothies
This drink, made from pressed fruits and vegetables, is a real concentration of vitamins and minerals. It allows you to combine the benefits of these products in a gourmet way, while associating them with those of spices and fresh herbs, to be added according to tastes and desires!

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