What is the healthiest thing to snack on?
When it comes to snacking, the offer is almost endless. Walking down the supermarket aisles, you can easily gauge the choice of products you can find. The US market for snacks is worth over 42 billion dollars in 2022 and has been growing steadily for the past several years with new snacks coming to the market trying to target the million dollar question: How can I drop 10 pounds fast while still being able to snack?
The answer goes in 2 fold: snacking better will help you lose weight and exercising regularly will help you maintain this weight loss.
Snacking better is a multi-direction goal: It means staying away from salty snacks which are unhealthy. They will cause your body to retain water, increase blood pressure and weight gain. The big issue is this type of snack is part of the American way of life, illustrated by the bag of chips!
By Jennifer Maldonado Published on October 28, 2020
You might want to cut down on eating that bag of chips every day…
Snacking better means staying away from salty snacks and favoring snacks that include proteins and lean fat. Mezes artisan dips provides that option with its Tzatziki dip and Smoked eggplant vegan salsa which contains less than 100 calories per few servings.
The key to snacking with dips is what you take to dip. Why not opting for raw broccoli, carrots, celery sticks, and cauliflower? Grain crackers like Cult Crackers are also a healthy choice but more costly than raw veggies.
Kale has been ranked #1 healthiest food in the world! There are multiple ways to accommodate Kale and Mezes spicy feta dip is one of the easiest! Just add a spoon or two after cooking your Kale your preferred way (steamed, sauteed or boiled) and it’s ready and delicious.
Apple or pear slices with nuts or nut butter has been recognized as the “cleanest” snack you can get and when it comes to kids, one of the best snacks you can prepare for your little ones to take to school. Low salt, high on proteins and vitamins!
The best low fat snacks are either a combination of fruits and nuts (just be aware that some nuts like peanuts and cashew nuts are pretty fatty!). Greek yogurt is highly recommended since it is low fat and high in protein. Our Tzatziki is made with Greek yogurt and no sugar added.
Articles references:
Snacking Habits That Help You Lose Weight, Says Science by By David Zinczenko Published on December 21, 2020
The Importance of Weight Loss and Exercise medically reviewed by Peggy Pletcher, M.S., R.D., L.D., CDE
7 Side Effects of Eating Salty Foods By Jennifer Maldonado Published on October 28, 2020
10 snacks that are filling and low in fat