16h: the time of the snack. All gourmands honor this appointment with punctuality. And not only the youngest ... According to a 2014 study (1) , 50% of 35-49 year olds taste and 6 out of 10 French do it more than three times a week. We took up the challenge of gourmet and healthy snacks!
Why taste is important
Can not skip the break snack of 16:30? There is no shame. Having a snack in the afternoon is even a good idea. Why ? It is first of all a moment of comfort, a small wellness break that makes us feel good. But it is also a good way to distribute the food intake of the day and maintain its energy at a stable level. Result? We better control his hunger ... and we put down the real enemy: nibbling! On the other hand, if you taste, you have to think about compensating. At lunchtime, we avoid a dessert too rich, and in the evening at dinner, we avoid eating too much. The purpose of the snack is not to eat more, but to avoid the feeling of hunger by spreading the diet better throughout the day.
Allies of a healthy snack
The good taste? We forget the 6 slices of brioche covered with Nutella. We aim for a balanced snack with fibers, minerals and vitamins. The winning combo? Combine at least 2 of the following 3 foods:
- A cereal product (for carbohydrate sources of energy): bread, biscuits, cereals ...
- a fruit (for vitamins)
- a source of calcium (for calcium and protein): glass of milk, yoghurt, fresh cheese ... or soy milk, coconut milk ...
Then, we rely on his tastes and his creativity to imagine comforting and balanced snacks: energy ball, home-made cereal bars, smoothie ball ... it's up to you!
Discover in our slideshow 10 ideas of light and tasty snacks , identified on Pinterest !
(1) Study conducted by Kantar WorldPanel on 12,600 people in 2014.
