5 Healthy Alternative Snacks

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Dan J
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Having a healthy diet and lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to give up snacking. What’s key is finding tasty and nutritious alternatives that you can graze on throughout the day without consuming excessive salt. Here are five satisfying healthy alternatives to potato chips.

Mixed Nuts

A perfect snack if you’re on the go, mixed nuts are not only filling, but they’re high in fiber and healthy fat. They’re also linked to a reduced risk of heart disease.

Mixed Berries and Greek Yogurt

This delicious and nutrient rich snack can keep you refreshed all year round. Natural Greek yogurt is high in calcium, protein, and potassium, while the berries are packed full of antioxidants.

Kale Chips

Kale is high in fiber, antioxidants, and it decreases blood pressure. Bake some kale in olive oil for 10-15 minutes and enjoy a crispy and nutritious snack.

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It’s #aperitivo o’clock🍸 With your drink this #friday , why don’t you pair some healthy, crunchy, tasty #kalechips ? They will balance out your alcohol intake, I promise 😏 KALE CHIPS 🥬 1 bunch organic green kale 1 small red or yellow capsicum 1/2 cup pre soaked cashew 1/2 lemon 2 small garlic clove 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper Preheat oven to 150° . Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove leaves from the stems of the kale and roughly tear it up into large pieces. Wash and spin the leaves until thoroughly dry. In a blender add cashews, capsicum, garlic cloves, lemon, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix until you will get a smooth cream. Add kale leaves into a large bowl and massage with the cream. Spread out the kale onto the prepared baking sheet into a single layer. Bake for 40 minutes. Let them cool for 10 minutes and enjoy with you fav Friday drink. 🇮🇹 PATATINE DI CAVOLO NERO 🥬 1 mazzo di cavolo nero biologico 1 peperone giallo o rosso 1/2 cup di anacardi (precedentemente messi a mollo per 4 ore) 1/2 limone 2 cucchiai di olio di oliva 2 spicchi di aglio Sale e pepe a piacere Scaldare il forno a 150° e rivestire una teglia grande con della carta da forno. Rimuovere il gambo dalle foglie del cavolo nero e spezzarle grossolanamente in piccole parti. Lavare le foglie e lasciarle asciugare perfettamente. Nel frattempo prepariamo la salsa che darà sapore alle nostre patatine. In un robot da cucina, frullare i restanti ingredienti fino ad ottenere una salsina cremosa. Massaggiare le foglie di cavolo con la salsa. Disporre le foglie sulla teglia facendo attenzione a non sovrapporle. Cuocere in forno per 40 minuti. Lasciare raffreddare per 10 minuti. . . . #fridaysnacks #aperitivo #happyhour #youmadeittofriday #kale #healthifestyle #balance #nutrition #gettingreadyfortheweekend #eatyourgreens #vegan #healthy #wholesomeliving #wholesomefood #organic #biologico #patatinedicavolo #aperitivosano #aperitivando #nutrizione #eatlovepray

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Cucumber With Hummus

One of the most refreshing and tasty snacks is sliced cucumber dipped in fresh hummus. The chickpeas in the hummus reduce inflammation and improve heart health, while cucumbers contain cucurbitacin E, a compound that may have anticancer effects.

Hard-Boiled Eggs

A quick, easy, and filling snack is hard-boiled eggs. Rich in protein and vitamins K2 and B12, this wonder-food can set you up for the whole day.