We all know that eating hours are all messed up during Ramzan, specially for those who have varied working hours. And one tend to stay up till Sehri to catch up on work and staying up automatically means snacking. But post snack guilt is also real, specially when you have plans for your Eid outfits.
While your hands might reach places, it’s often in search of a bowl of goodies too! Those are the calories that you often regret the next day, which are easy to pile on, and make you feel bloated and heavy!
So the next time you have a gripping show at hand to binge-watch with your special someone, choose one of these snacks to enjoy alongside.
Manage Sweet Cravings
Sweet cravings, especially post-dinner, are a real thing, but how you navigate them is key to keeping you in shape. Often it’s just a little sweet, something you crave and need just to change your taste palate, as opposed to a whole tub of ice cream. Serve yourself a small portion of ice cream in a bowl, and put the tub back in the freezer. You could also choose to stock up on low-calorie, protein-rich ice creams that are readily available.
A good strategy is to freeze a packet of raisins and pull out a handful when you feel the cravings peaking. Frozen raisins taste delicious and, cold and sweet, they trick your mind into a sense of satisfaction. It’s often a great way to wriggle out of other calorie-dense sweet treats.
Protein bars are another favourite, as protein is probably the best macronutrient that you can snack on, as it nips your food cravings to a great extent, making you feel comfortably full and preventing the carb-overload. Make your own or pick a bar with clean ingredients and a flavour you can enjoy with your boo, without feeling stuffed with guilt and calories.
When in doubt, pick a date for your date night. Medjool dates are big and juicy, and the natural sugars hit the spot.
And Hitting Savoury Spots
Looking for a mini meal as you watch? Homemade hummus and veggie sticks are a great option. High in fibre and protein, this snack ticks all the diet boxes and packs a ton of nutrition. Whole and clean nutrition also makes it hard for you to overeat. Skip on the pita bread; instead add celery, carrots, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers to your spiced hummus platter for two.
A cheese and nuts trail mix! Yes, cheese can be a great snack to share. It’s high in healthy fats and protein, keeps you full, and re-energises you. Brie and cheddar are some of our favourite varieties and will not leave you wanting more when clubbed with a fist full of trail mix nuts. This calorie-dense snack has all-natural goodness and clean ingredients, but make sure not to go overboard!
Spiced makhana is also a good healthy snacking option.
And Keep Drinking…
Preparing a jar of infused water or a kettle full of herbal tea is also a great way to navigate your quest to quench thirst in a smart, happy, and healthy way.
Keep watching, snuggle up, and opt to snack healthily during this Ramzan.
