Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — Thinking of a healthy snack, but always confused regarding what to prepare? The UAE Ministry of Health and Community Protection, through its official account on the “Instagram” website, offers some options that may definitely help you.
Key ingredients for a healthy snack:
- Half a cup of low-fat yogurt, with cranberries
- Apple slices with 1 teaspoon of peanut butter
- Cucumber slices with chickpeas
And if you’re out and regarding for a snack, make sure you have nutritious foods that you can buy at the grocery store or bring home.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides some examples, through its official website, which include the following:
- Apples, oranges, bananas, canned fruit without added sugars and raisins
- Washed and chopped fresh vegetables: celery, carrots, and cucumber
- Low-fat and fat-free dairy products: Yogurt without added sugars, milk, and low-fat cheeses
- Whole grain crackers and bread
- Protein options like low-fat turkey strips, almonds, nuts, and other seeds
Some of these foods can be placed in your office cupboard or the trunk of your car. And you’ll find it easier to make better choices when you have a good variety of nutritious foods available in the places where you eat.