Six Healthy uncooked snacks that can help you to stay fit !

Published by- Gauri Chhabra 


Eating healthy snacks throughout the day is actually one of the best ways to avoid an expanding waistline. Consistent snacking helps maintain blood sugar levels keeping you full and preventing your body from storing excess fat.

Trying to lose weight does not mean that a person has to give up all snacks.
Here are few ready to eat snacks which can help in keeping you fit.

1. Cucumber 

Cucumber is a low calorie and fat free fruit. Cucumber promotes quick and healthy weight loss. It provides generous amounts of essential nutrients, including vitamins C and K, and they have some nutritional properties that make them helpful for weight loss.

PER SERVING - 100g- 25 calories 
Vitamin A- 2.1%
Vitamin C- 4.7%
Calcium- 1.20%
Iron- 1.6%

2. Paneer/ cottage cheese  

Being rich in protein, paneer is perfect for weight loss. It reduces your appetite, helps in burning your belly fat and changes the level of certain weight regulating hormones.Also, it contains other essential nutrients like calcium,magnesium, fat, iron etc. that are considered a healthier option to get a fit and fine body. 

PER SERVING- 100g- 300 calories
Carbohydrates- 3.6g
Vitamin A- 20%
Calcium- 53%
Iron- 1.4%

3. Almonds 




Almonds are a nutrient and energy-dense food, a good source of plant protein, fiber, healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamins & minerals.
The health benefits of almonds include lower blood sugar levels, reduced blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels. They can also reduce hunger and promote weight loss.

PER SERVING- Serving of almonds has 162 calories , 6 grams of protein and there are 23 almonds in one serving which is about 1/4 cup.

4. Apple  

Apples are high in fiber that boost metabolic levels, help improve heart health and even regulate body's blood sugar levels. Apples are a very good source of fibers, low in calories contains a number of vitamins and minerals and are rich in water which makes them very nutritious fruit.

PER SERVING- 100g - 52 calories
Vitamin A- 1.1%
Vitamin C- 7.5%
Calcium- 0.7%
Iron- 0.5%

5.Roasted Chana 

Roasted chana not only helps in managing weight but is also loaded with health benefiting properties. It is a low calorie, high protein and rich in fiber snack which is recommended by a number of dietitians and nutritionists for keeping your body to stay fit. 

PER SERVING-  100g - 355  calories
Proteins- 18.64g

6. Yogurt and berries 


Adding yogurt to your diet may rev up your body's fat-burning engines, speed weight loss, and trim your tummy, it is rich in many nutrients to fulfill the needs of your body. It is good for your stomach as it is easier to digest than milk. Also, it has an abundance of power-boosting protein and bone-building calcium which makes it one of the super-foods that you should consume to achieve your weight loss goals.

PER SERVING-  100g- 61 calories
Vitamin A- 2%
Vitamin C-0.80%
Calcium- 9.3%
Iron-0.3%

Try these snack ideas and let us know how you liked them in the comments below! 

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