Let’s start with a little story…
Harish had to attend a very important meeting with India’s best selling author. The author’s flight was delayed, so the meeting that was supposed to start at 1:00 p.m. was delayed by one hour. He knew he was getting too close, but since he didn’t have a hearty breakfast, he ordered the North Delhi special.dumbiryani for lunch; he ate the 500 grams and then downed a bottle of soda.
When Mr. Bestselling Author arrived, Harish put him in the conference room, ready with his presentation to discuss the marketing approach of his next bestseller that he had prepared after 3 weeks of research and analysis. The presentation went well. They both shook hands and just before Mr. Bestselling Author was about to leave, he said, “By the way, I’d appreciate it if you would say the name of my book correctly.”
We don’t know what happened next, but Harish never ate dumbiryani after that day. Can we blame the poor? biryani why did it happen?
Ritika Samaddar, a Delhi-based nutritionist says, “Dive back into your day after a satisfying meal can be challenging. Before you know it, you’re spending 50% of your energy digesting what you just ate.” .
The heavy lunch isn’t the only culprit. We usually reach for high-calorie drinks or readily available junk food when we feel hungry between meals. While we can find comfort in these foods, our health is affected and so is our alertness.
Ritika adds: “However, a large meal is a must for people who are glued to their desks all day, I would advise eating small, frequent meals to keep their body sugar and energy levels stable and stay alert.”
Here’s an example of what Ms. Samaddar says qualifies for a healthy snack:
· an egg salad – It’s a combination of good protein and a bit of good fat that makes it a healthy protein powerhouse. You can add high-fiber foods like green vegetables and lean protein to make your egg salad even healthier. The protein in eggs will fuel your body for hours, while the fat helps slow digestion, so you’ll feel full and energized for longer.
Madhuri Ruia, Mumbai’s favorite Pilates and nutrition expert says, “She eats healthy and makes sure her family does too.”
So what makes snacking easy, in your opinion? Here are the two quick examples he gave:
· raw vegetables – It’s easy to ditch the unhealthy snack pack available at the convenience store when one decides to stock up on a container of fresh greens like carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, bell pepper, cabbage, and cherry tomatoes. Raw vegetables fill you up due to their high water and fiber content, and adding them with homemade tomato sauce also enhances their flavor.
· Dry fruits – You should always have a bag of nuts at work. Chewing these foods keeps you alert and helps avoid the grogginess that comes with your regular “comfort” foods. There are many benefits of almonds such as – the walnut is a rich source of vitamin E, fiber and protein and many other important nutrients. The nut can be toasted for texture and mixed with light spices for flavor and flavor. Roasting them is easy and only takes a few minutes. They can be easily stored and are perfect for those hunger pangs between meals.
Shreya Goel is a nutritionist and dietitian from Chandigarh. Since she is very busy throughout the day, we ask her what she does to solve those annoying hunger pangs.
· Fresh fruits – She stocks a container of fresh fruits like apples, pears, cherries, bananas, and grapes. According to her, fruits are the best snacks for anyone who wants to eat healthy. They are full of natural carbohydrates and natural sugar, so you feel full without consuming a lot of calories and you won’t feel sleepy since they are light on your tummy.
· Whole Wheat Pita Bread and Hummus -Whole wheat pita bread contains many vitamins and minerals and fewer calories than whole wheat bread. Club that with hummus, and the two make a delicious, light, healthy and a easy snack set up