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Alexandra Murcier (Freelance dietician-nutritionist)
With summer, there are more opportunities to have an aperitif. But to avoid seeing the pounds pile on, what are the healthy and delicious snacks to put on the table? Here is the selection from Alexandra Murcier, dietician-nutritionist.
Moments shared with family or friends, the aperitif is a summer must. To change from olives and peanuts without making the calorie counter explode, Alexandra Murcier reveals the five snacks to nibble without feeling guilty!
Almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts…
If you like peanuts as an aperitif, you can vary the pleasures by relying on other oilseeds, such as almonds, hazelnuts, cashews or walnuts, for example.You simply have to choose them preferably unsalted and vary the oilseeds to benefit from their benefits: magnesium, vegetable proteins And Omega 3 notably” explains Alexandra Murcier. “But be careful because they have a high energy density, so they should be consumed in small quantities.” she warns.
Fruits
The fruits are refreshing in summer and perfect to eat as an aperitif.Slices of melon, for example, or watermelon can be served” adds our dietician.Also, for people suffering from bloating, it is best to consume them outside of meals, so it is wise to serve fruit at that time.”
Cherry tomato and mozzarella skewers
Simple and easy to prepare, cherry tomato and mozzarella skewers are perfect for an aperitif. Alexandra Murcier recommends using mozzarella balls “to reduce the quantity consumed and consume less salt, mozzarella being a less salty cheese than comté for example“. This snack is rich in fiber and lycopene, an antioxidant found in tomatoes.
Shrimp and pineapple skewers
Alexandra Murcier particularly appreciates this “exotic” snack.Shrimp are a source of zinca powerful antioxidant and proteins, important for satiety and for maintaining our muscle capital” recalls the expert.
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Raw vegetables, to dip in sauces
Raw vegetable sticks remain a safe bet for an aperitif.It can be carrot, cucumber… that we cut into sticks and dip in sauces like hummus, tzatziki or a mixture of fromage blanc and chives.”
Raw vegetables are rich in fiber and minerals, with low energy density and therefore provide few calories, recalls our expert.Finally, sauces like hummus or tzatsiki are certainly a little high in calories but rather healthy, so the combination of the two works well.“.
Healthy, delicious and balanced aperitifs are yours!