mercredi 2 janvier 2013

10 Healthy Snacks You Should Always Have in Your Fridge

By Scott Shimberg


Especially for people who work from home, the refrigerator is an extremely tempting monster in the kitchen. It's mid-morning and you feel as though your breakfast was yesterday. Your tummy is growling and begging to be fed. Or perhaps the late night news is on and you simply want a little something to hold you over til the morning. It's inviting to grab the sugar-laced stuff, however if you have good, nutritious choices in the fridge, then you won't find yourself 5 pounds heaver in three months.

We are providing you a list of 10 great foods to keep in your fridge. Stock these foods and you will always be ready to have a delicious, guilt-free snack.

10. Edamame - snack on steamed edamame which are rich in iron, calcium and other vitamins and minerals. It is a Japanese soybean which has a great nutty flavor. You will find it fresh in the seafood section or in the frozen area already shelled.

9. Cottage Cheese - this delicious snack is packed with casein, a protein that keeps you feeling full for a longer period of time. On it's own, or mix it with fresh fruit for a bit of sweetness, or almonds for a nice crunch.

8. Peanut Butter - not likely in the fridge, but nevertheless a great, healthy snack. It is packed with healthy monounsaturated fats and folate, a B vitamin. But don't get the processed kind off the shelf, buy the fresh kind in your deli department - they actually put the roasted peanuts through a grinder, no preservatives or additives.

7. Almonds - a handful of raw almonds provide a wholesome substitute for oily, crunchy snacks like potato chips and crackers). Have them in the fridge to prevent its natural oils from oxidation.

6. Milk - be sure you have low-fat or non-fat milk in the fridge. A small glass of milk is very comforting and one 8 ounce glass per day helps to provide your daily dose of calcium. A lot better for you as compared to that scoop of ice cream or frozen yogurt.

5. Eggs - whether you like to whip up a quick scramble or eat them hard-boiled - always keep eggs on hand. We always have a half dozen hard-boiled eggs in the fridge - remove the yolk and fill it with hummus for a delicious, well-rounded snack.

4. Miso - this might be a surprising item to keep in your fridge, but you'll get tons of use from it. Just mix it with hot water and it dissolves into a yummy soup. Make sure to select a low-sodium kind.

3. Bananas - they are loaded with potassium and fiber, necessary nutrients for your daily living. Always good on their own, but enjoy with peanut butter or in your oatmeal for a more filling snack.

2. Homemade Kale Chips - very easy to make, and a terrific snack to get around: 1. Preheat oven to 375F; 2. Wash 2 bunches of kale, remove the stems, tear into small pieces; 3. Toss with 2 tsp olive oil and spread on baking sheet; 4. Salt lightly; 5. Bake until crisp and slightly golden around sides (10 minutes).

1. Hummus - a quick go to already ready in your deli section. Since its popularity grows, so do the options. Be smart - don't blend with crackers or chips, enjoy it with chopped veggies or in a hard-boiled egg as described above.

Hope this will help you in maintaining a healthy you! If you found this story helpful, feel free to share with others.

Until next time

Scott & Heidi




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