Top 3 worst snacks that won't do you any good
According to experts, 3 meals a day are enough for a person. However, if you do decide to have a snack, you should pay attention to healthier options. Eating everything in a row is not good.
One of the nutrition blogs (fizra_hub) on Instagram told us what kind of people need a snack and what foods are not allowed to be used as such.
What not to eat for a snack
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Who should have a snack?
This list includes:
- professional athletes;
- those who are physically active;
- pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding;
- those on an individual diet due to various illnesses.
Fruits, berries and nuts
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What kind of snacks should I have?
According to experts, snacks should contain fats and complex carbohydrates. Foods that can cause a sharp rise in insulin levels are not suitable.
What you can eat for a snack:
- nuts (no more than 30 g);
- dried fruits (no more than 50 g);
- some fruits (kiwi, green apples, grapefruit, mango, etc. with low GI);
- vegetable salads/vegetables;
- breads;
- white yogurt;
- hummus.
What foods can be eaten for a snack
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What is absolutely not suitable for a snack?
Sweets
Sweets disrupt the functioning of hormones such as insulin, cortisol, dopamine, and serotonin. The increase in these hormones is accompanied by fatigue, irritability, and even greater appetite.
Fast food/semi-finished products
These foods contain a lot of salt and trans fats.
What is not allowed to eat for a snack
Bananas
This fruit contains a lot of sugar. After eating it, you will get a sharp rise in blood sugar and will soon be hungry again.
Earlier, OBOZREVATEL told you what to make from cauliflower for a snack.
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