Homemade snacks: cheaper and healthier

Healthy snacks

Eat in the office or in the street it may turn out expensive, unhealthy, and even monotonous. In contrast, homemade options they are more healthy, nutritious and economical, besides being more varied, creative and satisfying than work.

  • Ideal combination

Fruits and vegetables.- They are suggested green leafy vegetables, vegetables, berries, Citrus y dehydrated fruits; you can go raw or steamed or on the grill.

Cereals.- Some options are steamed rice, cooked pasta and whole grain breads; they can be combined with salads or mixed with cheeses and cold meats.

Proteins.- Smoked fish, roast poultry, cold meats and / or cheeses; preferably they are products that do not release liquids or unpleasant aromas.

Fats and oils.- Oils (of olive, avocado and grape), vinaigrettes, avocado, walnuts and seeds can be combined with herbs or spices to increase your flavor.

  • Tips

The best advice is the organizationWell, if I know plan the weekly menu during the weekend and opts for have the main ingredients ready, the preparation of each sandwich it will be quick and easy. Other tips:

Simple preparations.- Ingredients which are easy to buy y cut everything previously to avoid having to use a knife, it is recommended.

Vinaigrettes instead of dressings.- The vinaigrettes have fewer calories and they keep better than commercial dressings.

Suitable containers.- Depending on the food and whether or not there is the option to refrigerate it, they are generally suggested airtight containers that preserve food better and that they do not let the smells escape.

Finally, the type and amount of food should vary depending on the Energy required by the diner, because if he performs lots of physical activity, the amount of Calories must be much greater than someone who will sit all day.

Source: Reform. Good table

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