Ruby Lane shares a few expert-approved tips for smart snacking right here. Ruby, a trained dietitian and avid foodie, thinks snacks should be both tasty and nouraging.
Her first advice? Snacks high in fiber that keep you feeling full and energizing all through the day. Here’s a look at her top recommendations together with the reasons they would be great for your body.
1. Roasted Chickpeas
Ruby says, smiling warmly, “Chickpeas are a personal favorite.” “They are versatile, crispy, and high in fiber.” Easy to flavor with spices like paprika, cumin, or garlic powder, a single cup of roasted chickpeas provides about 12 grams of fiber. Ruby advises creating a batch at home and refrigerating them for grab-and-go ease using an airtight container.
2. Fresh Veggies with Hummus
Sometimes, Ruby adds, simplicity is crucial. A double dose of fiber comes from carrots, celery sticks, bell pepper slices mixed with a creamy hummus dip. Apart from their crispness and freshness, the chickpea foundation of the hummus increases the fiber count. “This is a classic snack that never gets out of fashion,” she says.
3. Oat Energy Bites
Ruby suggests homemade oat energy bites for sweet-toothed people. These simple to make and store nibbles, made with rolled oats, peanut butter, chia seeds, and a drizzle of honey, “They are like small power-packed morsels of energy,” Ruby says. Plus, making them with friends or children is entertaining.
4. Popcorn
Started surprised? Remember not to be An amazing source of fiber and a whole grain is popcorn. Ruby advises choosing air-popped kernels instead than the movie theater variation covered in butter. She counsels, “A sprinkle of nutritional yeast or cinnamon can improve the flavor without adding extra calories.”
5. Mixed Nuts and Seeds
“A handful of almonds, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds will last quite a distance,” Ruby says. These nibbles are heavy in good fats in addition to fiber. Ruby suggests mixing them with a bit of cinnamon and some maple syrup for a creative twist before gently toasting them.
Ruby’s approach is straightforward: snacking doesn’t have to ruin your efforts at wellness. Selecting foods high in fiber will help you promote digestive health, have consistent energy levels, and remain satisfied longer. Ruby says, laughing, “The best snacks are those that nourish both your body and soul.”
