What your feed your body is what is going to decide what it looks like at the end of the day; whether you’re a weight loss journey, a muscle gaining spree or are just simply trying to maintain your body.
As they say, 70 percent of your abs are made in the kitchen and 20 percent are made in the gym. Clearly correcting your eating habits are far more essential that even logging in a workout.
The problem arises when you’re trying to factor in 5-6 meals; just eating those many meals, let alone preparing them can be an overwhelming task.
Here are some snacks that you can use to fill in instead; their low in calories, just as nutrient dense and far easier to prepare:
Masala sprouts
This is a high protein, hi fiber snack and it works wonders for my diet. It fills you up, gives you energy and whenever I snack on sprouts, I dont crave or binge. Take 1 cup of sprouted moong or matki (or mix both if you like). Steam for about 5 minutes. Add 1/4th tsp of chat masala, a dash of lemon, some chopped coriander and salt to taste.
Apple slices with peanut butter
Chickpeas (channa) is a snack that you can eat any time. It’s loaded with protein and contains barely any fat. You can eat plain channa, masala channa or channa chor garam – take your pick!
Hummus and whole wheat pita
Hummus is an excellent source of protein, fiber and carbohydrates. If made at home following this recipe, hummus makes a tasty and a satisfying snack. Don’t exceed one small khakhra though, because hummus already contains carbs.
Protein shakes
After a hard workout, you need adequate protein combined with a carbohydrate. Make a protein shake with whey protein, water, and a banana. Your body will quickly convert it into energy. They are blessing as they are the quickest way to get in a good dose of high quality protein.
Scrambled eggs
This is a great option if you’re trying to recover from a tough training session or just fill in meal slots. Scramble two whole eggs with a handful of chopped veggies like onion, spinach, and capsicum.
Cottage cheese/paneer
You can mix this versatile food with pretty much anything for a sweet or savory snack. Eat cottage cheese with fresh fruit or with tomatoes and Italian herbs for a savory meal. To get a carbohydrate boost, combine it with a slice of whole grain bread.
Yoghurt and berries
Protein is what you need after a workout as it provides amino acids that work to build muscle. Low-fat yogurt contains about 15 grams of protein. Add some berries to it to receive a healthy dose of carbohydrate-driven power.
