snacks
The Healthiest Midnight Snacks You Can Eat For A Better Night’s Sleep – Health Digest
Maggie Moon’s first healthy midnight snack suggestion is a ¼ cup of walnuts mixed with chopped kiwi. As a staple of the sleep-friendly Mediterranean diet, walnuts contain both melatonin and magnesium, two sleep-promoting nutrients. Citing a recent 2021 study published in the Annual Review of Nutrition, Moon tells us, “Walnuts and kiwi both contain serotonin, […]
Avoid Eating These Salty Snacks Before Drinking Alcohol – Health Digest
Gone are the days when hydrating foods like watermelon and apples were unappealing as snacks that accompany alcohol. Fruits and vegetables, in general, are a great go-to, especially when you’re trying to avoid complete dehydration while drinking. Eating protein-rich foods like eggs, Greek yogurt, trail mix, and lean meats can help too by slowing down alcohol absorption […]
Fruit Snacks Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Heart Health – Health Digest
Affecting approximately 1 in every 3 people in the U.S., metabolic syndrome is also known as insulin resistance syndrome, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Those diagnosed with metabolic syndrome have at least three out of five specified health conditions associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk. These conditions include hypertension, high blood […]
Salty Snacks That Are Actually Good For You, According To Joy Bauer – Health Digest
With Joy Bauer’s sesame-garlic edamame, you’re getting 200 milligrams of sodium per three servings. For the recipe, you’ll need 10 ounces of frozen or fresh edamame in the shell, 2 teaspoons of toasted sesame oil, 2 cloves garlic (minced), ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and red pepper flakes to taste. You steam the protein and fiber-rich edamame first. Whisk together […]
Why You Should Think Twice Before Eating Diet Snacks On An Empty Stomach – Health Digest
Don’t be fooled by the packaging that gives the idea that you’re eating something healthy. Diet snack packs are still processed food items (via Delish). Plus, cookies and other such food items are made with refined flour, notes WebMD, which is linked to weight gain, insulin resistance, and inflammation of the gut. Anything processed also comes with […]
The Healthiest Late-Night Snacks You Can Eat When A Craving Strikes – Health Digest
Cheese and crackers can be a healthy late-night snack if you stick to a small portion, go with a low-fat cheese, and opt for whole-grain crackers for more fiber. It may be just enough to keep you satiated until the morning. And because cheese is made from milk, it contains melatonin, a sleep-inducing hormone. The […]
11 best protein powders and snacks – Healthista
Looking to increase your protein-intake? Healthista tried and tested the best protein powders and protein snacks the market has to offer – so you don’t have to I have always been nervous about eating a large amount of protein, as I thought that it would make me look bulky or that I would gain weight. Since […]