Consuming the right snacks at the right time, can help one lose weight. Keeping this is mind, we have listed out some interesting snack ideas, which promise to curb cravings and spearhead your weight loss journey.

Banana and chocolate:

Bananas do not make you fat and they fill you up. Having a banana reduces your cravings, while dark chocolate can boost your metabolism.

Roasted peanuts with salt, spice or jiggery:

Even though roasted peanuts contain fat, they are rich in antioxidants like vitamin E, reservation and falconoid. This protein rich nut is also rich in lecithin, manganese, copper and vitamin B3.

Honey and yoghurt:

The trick here is to consume low-fat yoghurt to avoid excess calories. Drizzle honey on your yoghurt not only for taste, but also for its health benefits, as it has anti-bacterial properties. Honey also prevents colds, coughs, gastrointestinal disorders and heart diseases.

Fruit Salads:

Rely on seasonal fruits, natural sweeteners or spices, and maybe some skimmed yogurt to make your fruit salads more tasty.

Peanut butter sandwich:

To reap the complete benefits, select whole wheat bread to make a sandwich. A peanut butter sandwich is a powerhouse of energy and is recommended as a pre- workout snack.

Popcorn:

Feel satiated and energised with popcorn without the caramel, chocolate, salt and butter. Munching on popcorn during the day will also keep your energy levels up.

BDST: 1650 HRS, MAR- 05, 2016
Edited by:  Sharmina Islam, Lifestyle Editor