Winter Special: 5 Interesting and delicious high-fiber snack options to shed weight
Struggling to lose those extra inches around your tummy? Here is how you can do it without compromising on taste
Weight loss is all about what you are eating and how much you are eating. A diet which is rich in fiber helps you to manage your weight by keeping you full for longer and for unwanted cravings. It can even regulate the speed of digestion and aid smoother bowel movements and also keep your blood sugar levels maintain.
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High fiber foods are extremely heart friendly, and it reduces the risk of stroke and hypertension. Ditch those greasy noodles, samosa, pakoda and cookies this winter season and switch to high-fiber snacking options. They are not only yummy, but they also keep you fuller in between the meals and curb the craving to binge.
Here are these yummy foods loaded with high fiber:-
Steamed corns: – We know many of you are corn lovers. A single ear of corn contains 2 grams of fiber. You can have them steamed or also add a bit of spices and chopped veggies to make a chat out of it. Popcorns are also being recommended as an amazing low-calorie snack, with about 3.5 grams of fiber per 3 cups of serving.
Hummus with veggies:- “ Hummus” is an Arabic word meaning “chickpeas”. It is a dip made of chickpeas and is overloaded with high quality fibers. You can also add a few chopped tomatoes and cucumbers to your hummus to make it more wholesome, healthy and yummy.
Roasted Pumpkin seeds: – Pumpkin seeds are packed with vitamins, minerals and flavor. You can have them roasted or boiled and you are filled with lots of high quality fibers. Add a little bit of curry powder, cayenne pepper, or chipotle flakes for some spicy snacking option, or you can also add cinnamon, clove or nutmeg to your seeds for a yummy treat.
Sprouts: Sprouts are high in protein; lentils are rich in dietary fiber. A bowl of colorful sprouts makes for an excellent high fiber snack. Have them alone, or add some freshly chopped veggies like cucumber and tomatoes, and season it with some salt and pepper for the spicy edge.
Oats Poha: Give your tummy a healthy spin with oats poha. It is packed with both soluble and insoluble fibers; oats are one of the best dietary sources of fiber.
Happy snacking!!
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