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One thing that could sabotage weight-loss is binge eating sugary snacks that are high in refined carbohydrates. Well, this is not the case anymore because today I want to talk about 6 HEALTHY snacks you must eat to stay fit and healthy.

However, before we dig into these 6 HEALTHY SNACKS you must eat let’s summarize a few important rules to include in your snack eating habits (1.):

• As I mentioned before avoid sugary and processed snacks
• Try to keep the energy level of the snack at 200 calories
• If you work out regularly you might snack 2-3 times a day, but if you have a sedentary lifestyle you should only snack ONCE a day

Please be aware of the risks of eating the foods that are shared in this post. If you have any medical conditions such as allergies, migraine or other issues make sure you consult with your doctor or dietitian before you follow these tips.

1.APPLE AND CARROT WITH CASHEWS

The first of the 6 healthy snacks you must eat for great fitness is the apple and carrot salad.

The first time I saw these ingredients together was on a beautiful plate after a Bikram yoga session. It actually is not a surprise that the studio served this plate after the class since apples with carrots are a great source of healthy carbs and can be a good post-workout snack.

As you can see in the pictures above you just slice up the carrots and apples to make bite-size pieces.

Then you put them on a plate and you can also add a few cut cashews on the top to satisfy your daily need for healthy fats.

If you put cashews on the top make sure you use unsalted cashews. Sliced apples and carrots with 8-10 cut cashews on the top is a great munch-mix for the afternoon after your workout. Not to mention this snack is super easy to make.

2. ANTIOXIDANT SMOOTHIE

Do you love smoothies? THEN MAINTAIN YOUR FITNESS AND HAVE GLOWING SKIN WITH THE ANTIOXIDANT SMOOTHIE.

How do you make it??

Making a smoothie is very easy. You just put blueberries, half a banana, spinach, a third of a cup of almond milk, and one cup of water in a blender.

Why is this smoothie a great vitamin and antioxidant source?

• Spinach is high in Vitamin A, C, K, and antioxidants (2.)
• Blueberries are also called the antioxidant superfood and are rich in potassium and vitamin C (3.)
• Bananas are a great source of vitamin B6, C, and potassium (4.)

Not to mention that these ingredients are high in dietary fiber which is necessary for losing weight and belly fat.

The next video provides great instructions about how to make the antioxidant smoothie.

As you saw in the video you can add extras to the smoothie.

However, in my opinion, the smoothie is still phenomenal without the seeds, vanilla extract, and almond butter, so it might be easier and quicker for you to make it without the extras.

3.PROTEIN OAT BALLS

Do you have a sweet tooth, but also want to get rid of belly fat? Then protein oat balls could be the right choice for you because:

• you need to increase your protein intake in order to lose belly fat or maintain your fitness over the age of 30
• eating this snack feels like eating a piece of cake from your favorite bakery

The next video shows you how to make these yummie oat balls.

If you replace the chocolate chips with tiny pieces of 85% cocoa chocolate it might  be a better choice, since dark chocolate

• is a powerful source of antioxidants,
• could improve the blood flow and the function of the brain, and
• reduces the risk of heart disease (5.).

4. BANANA PANCAKE

Banana pancakes are a snack that I make regularly. The recipe is not complicated at all.

All you need is the following:

• 1 banana,
• 1 egg,
• half cup of brown rice flour or oat flour
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• and water.

See the next pictures for instruction.

1. Mash one banana in a bowl.
2. Put one egg in the bowl
3. Put ½ cup of flour in the bowl
4. Put a teaspoon of honey in the bowl
5. Mix the whole thing up until it looks like picture 6.
6. Add a tablespoon of water
7. Cook the pancake with coconut oil

ENJOY YOUR MEAL. You can put a few blueberries on top of the pancake

5. CELERY STICKS WITH DIP DRESSING

DO YOU LIKE dairy and WANT TO EAT something salty?

Then 10 celery sticks with dip dressing could be a great choice for you.

Preparing the celery sticks is the easy part of the job, but making the dip dressing is a bit more complex.

The next video gives a great demonstration of how to make low-calorie versions of a dip.

In the video the base of the dressing is cream cheese with some greek yogurt, but you can also use cottage cheese instead of the cream cheese.

Look’s great doesn’t it?

6. GRAPES

My last snack option will be low-key because you don’t have to do any cooking, baking, or mixing. Grapes are a great snack before and after a workout.

Grapes contain a lot of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin K.

The most important thing is that grapes are a great benefit for your global health since they are a good source of polyphenols which can help you fight DIABETES, CANCER, and HEART DISEASE (6).

I have also read that grapes slow down aging since research showed that eating grapes improves your brain function and your memory (7.).

One thing you should not forget regarding grapes is that if you want to lose weight you have to be careful how much you eat, because they are high in carbs and have a lot of calories.

So these are the 6 healthy snacks you must eat for great fitness.

I hope this is helpful.

Enjoy your snacks!

Eszter

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