Monsoon snacking ideas: Be smart and switch to healthier munching alternatives

Snacking can help control your appetite and prevent overeating, but you need to choose your snacks wisely to maintain a good lifestyle. In monsoons, it becomes more important to do mindful snacking as this season can cause stomach problems more frequently.

Experts suggest selecting the appropriate snacks and including them smartly in your diet.

• Pick healthier alternatives and replace your packet of potato chips with rice crackers, veggie chips, carrot sticks and cucumber slices
• Snacking on unsalted nuts and seeds is a healthy option as seeds and nuts are rich in healthy fats and fibre
• Always choose nutrient-dense snacks which are full of macronutrients like carbohydrates, protein and vitamins
• Munching on whole grains like wheat puffs or millet chips is good for health
• It is advisable not to snack while you're watching TV, or browsing the internet as you may end up munching more

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