Here are Some Health Friendly Snacks that can Easily be Ready in Under 10 Minutes
By Nmami Life Editorial 24-Jan 2021 Reading Time: 3 Mins
Living in a competitive world means, where most of the things are either luxury or a necessity. Well, food comes under the basic necessity of life category but cooking some of the marvelous cuisine may be time consuming and taking out time to cook is a luxury. Does that mean you will have to compromise your cravings? Well the answer is obviously negative.
If you happen to be suffering from diabetes, you definitely know the importance of snacking the best. All you need is a smart idea to savour your favorite snack options. So, here we have enlisted a few snacking ideas that are rich in antioxidants, protein and fibre.
- Baked Carrot Fries:
- Sauteed broccoli and almonds
- Sweet chilli almonds
- Shakarkandi chaat
No we are not kidding!! These delicious fries are a healthier alternative of traditional french fries. Seasoned with onion flavours, paprika and baked to perfection. All you need to do here is cut the carrots in a really thin slice and drizzle it with olive oil, bake it until crispy. You can pair it with your favorite dip like tahini dip or hummus to hinder the bad carbs away. so , grab yours one and get addicted right away!
Now you must be thinking why broccoli? Well the idea is simple. The crunchier the broccoli the better the taste. These are slightly sauteed with almonds and a few of the spices. It is a healthy option as it helps in managing inflammation. Its GI level is also low, hence making it ideal food for people suffering from diabetes.
Almonds are considered a treasure trove of health benefits. They are rich in potassium, magnesium, omega 3 fatty acids and protein. If normal tastes of almonds bore you, give it a hot and spicy edge with this super easy recipe.
Did you know? Sweet potatoes are treated as a traditional way to manage diabetes. They have a slow-release carbohydrate and an adiponectin hormone, a perfect combination that helps in keeping the blood sugar level steady. To make this chaat all you have to do is to boil the sweet potatoes and add lemon juice with chaat masala for a tangy flavour.
Over to You:
All in all, cravings are normal instead of gorging on snacks full of bad carbs, give yourself this tasty, easy to make and less time consuming dish and enjoy the snack at the best without any guilt.