Snacking under control!
Snacking and snacking? Not with these 6 food items!
Cravings for an unhealthy snack, everyone suffers from it from time to time. You’ll keep that “snacking” tendency in check when you add these six foods to your menu. Then you will get snacking under control.
1. Green tea
The more belly fat you have, the more hungry you get. What can you do about that? Drink 4 to 5 cups of green tea a day. Green tea is rich in catechin, a collective term for several polyphenols that occur as antioxidants in plants. This catechin causes fat cells to release fat that is rapidly converted to energy by your liver.
2. Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is a real calcium bomb! It contains more calcium than milk or plain yogurt. And that’s not only good for bones and teeth, but also for your muscles and nerves. Greek yogurt is also packed with protein, which makes you feel satisfied. So ideal to start the day with!
3. Cappuccino
Drink a cappuccino instead of eating a snack. The milk foam signals to your brain and stomach that you are satisfied. This is due to the air in the whipped milk! If you don’t want to use dairy, you can of course use oat or almond milk! Can’t stand caffeine well? Popcorn would have the same effect.
4. Avocado
Adding a source of fat to your meal does not seem like a good idea. But nothing could be further from the truth. The small amount of unsaturated fats makes you less likely to get hungry. Half an avocado with some lime juice and pepper as a snack. Or half an avocado on your salad at lunch? Definitely do it!
5. Hummus
Still can’t resist snacking? Then go for healthy snacks, such as hummus. Chickpeas and other legumes are particularly rich in protein and fiber. Use carrot, cucumber or celery for dipping. Because the statement “with vegetables I don’t still my hunger” is false! Try it!
6. Banana
Are bananas fat makers? No way! They do not contain that many calories at all and they are packed with vitamins, potassium and folic acid. They are good for digestion and intestinal flora. But note that the riper they are, the more sugar they contain.
