We’ve already touched on how common it is to experience kilogram creep in winter. The main problem is that many people do not turn around and lose this extra padding in the summer. Rather the extra 1 kilogram or more gained will become a permanent fixture, year after year. So here are our smart snacks for winter to help curb those cravings for comfort food and keep your healthy weight on track:
Porridge in an instant With the goodness of oats and a guarantee to warm from within, you can enjoy porridge beyond breakfast. Try it at afternoon tea for sustained energy and cholesterol lowering beta-glucan, or even as a supper treat with apple and cinnamon.
We love: products such as Uncle Tobys Oats Quick Sachets + ½ cup skim milk = 720 kilojoules
Yogurt drinks Yogurts and smoothies may seem like a refreshing summer choice, but they are a good all year round smart snack. They quench your thirst, boost calcium intakes and provide low glycemic index, sustained energy. But best of all in winter, yogurt drinks with active aBc probiotic cultures may help boost your immunity and keep the bad bugs at bay.
We love: products such as Jalna Yoghourt on the Go Wildberry = 366 kilojoules
Better for you bars Muesli bars have received their fair share of bad press, but the truth is that due to reformulation many are now a smart snack choice. Look out for those brimming with grains like oats, healthy fats from nuts and monounsaturated oils like Sunola and the right balance of dried fruit for a natural source of sweetness.
We love: products such as Uncle Tobys Bodywise Bar Berry Fusion = 315 kilojoules
Gathering nuts With a growing body of evidence supporting regular consumption of tree nuts like cashews, almonds and walnuts, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease, we should all gather nuts throughout the year. Containing healthy fats and appetite busting protein, a small handful or 30g of raw, unsalted nuts is a smart serve. 30g of nuts equals – 20 almonds; 10 Brazil nuts; 15 cashews; 4 chestnuts; 20 hazelnuts; 15 macadamias; 15 pecans; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 10 whole walnuts or 20 walnut halves.
We love: products such as Lucky Nuts Natural Almonds 30g = 750 kilojoules
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