Thanks to the media constantly providing us with the latest updates on the most recent illnesses, the emphasis on taking care of your health has increased to levels that would seem obsessive to a hypochondriac (or then maybe not!).
With food (and physical activity) being the most important factors to reducing the risk of fatal disease, one has to constantly keep track of their dieting habits (the what and when) in order to keep their energy levels high which would do more than just get the day rolling.
Perhaps it is not enough to say that one has to eat a king’s breakfast, a prince’s lunch and a miserly dinner anymore but to also supplement these three important meals with in-between snacks. And for that, processed foods like potato chips, cookies, crackers containing varying (read: unhealthy) levels of salt and sugar are on offer, and along with the invention of the television has given birth to the post-modern syndrome known as the ‘couch potato’ who can’t stop stuffing his face.
However, if one is cognizant of the ill effects of these snacks and seeks to do something about it, healthier options are available. So here are a few options:
1. Pop Corn – Go for the healthier, at home version.
2. Protein Bars – Two advantages being, they help you build lean mass and you’re happy with just one or two.
3. Fresh Fruit – Perhaps the best alternative of the lot for its nutrition and health benefits
4. A bowl of healthy cereal with milk
5. Nuts – An excellent choice for those who want to watch their heart.