In a perfect world, we would all have at least one hour a day to dedicate to ourselves. We would all like to eat healthy, get up early in the morning to exercise, and strive to instill a healthy lifestyle. However, in the real world, even 24 hours is never enough time to adjust to such “luxuries”.
Time will never be enough; However, with the extremely stressful lifestyles we lead, whether as a stay at home mom or a working professional, taking care of one’s health has become difficult and weight control a great challenge.
While weight control may seem like a daunting task to many, one can begin this process by making basic lifestyle changes, for example by adopting a healthy snack habit. One such habit may be snacking on almonds, a rich source of vitamin E, fiber and protein, and many other important nutrients.
Weight Watchers 101
Feel “full” with almonds: Almonds are a satiating food for weight watchers, as they are high in fiber and protein. Therefore, eating these nuts leaves you feeling full and can discourage you from reaching for unhealthy foods, helping to maintain weight, stay fit, and keep energy levels up.
Research rationale: A recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that study participants who consumed 43 grams of lightly salted, dry-roasted almonds every day experienced reduced hunger and improved intake of vitamin E and monounsaturated (“good”) fats in the diet without increasing body weight.
a mother’s pleasure
Healthy Eating – For mothers looking for ways to instill healthy eating habits in their family, as well as in their own diet, almonds can be a healthy addition
Replace Junk: For those mid-morning and midnight cravings, eating almonds instead of unhealthy snacks can make a healthy difference in your life and get you one step closer to your fitness goal.
With deadlines to meet, frequent drinking and dining, staying up late and getting up early, it’s easy to forget how easy it is to take control of your health. If you’re looking for a way to add almonds to your diet, consider the following easy recipe ideas:
RECIPE 1: Crispy rice and almond bars
for 4 people
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: no cooking
Ingredients:
Crispy Rice – 200 gms
Dark chocolate – 70 g
Whole toasted almonds – 100 gms
Laminated almonds – 50 gms
Sunflower/ melon seeds – 50 gms
Method:
1. Temper the chocolate and mix all the ingredients; Put in a rectangular mold and let it curdle, cut into bars and serve.
Tip: Do not store this in the fridge as it could become soggy and the crispy rice could be substituted for granola, wheat flakes, to make a perfect breakfast or mid-meal snack.
Nutrient analysis
calories
2320
protein
59.6g
full fat
131.4g
Crowded
22.1g
monounsaturated
65.7g
Polyunsaturated
38.9g
carbs
255.4g
Fiber
34.4g
Cholesterol
4.9mg
Sodium
44.6mg
Calcium
530.9mg
Magnesium
846.4mg
Potassium
2245.6mg
Vitamin E
56.1mg
RECIPE 2: Roasted Almond Dip with Namak for Baking
for 4 people
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Ingredients for Almond Dip:
Roasted and crushed almonds – ½ cup
Chopped tomatoes – 1 cup
Garlic cloves – 2 no
Basil sprig – 1 no
lemon – ½ no
Salt – ½ teaspoon
Pepper – ½ teaspoon
Ingredients for Namak For:
Refined flour – 250 gms
Sugar – 10g
Salt – 1 teaspoon
Olive oil – 20ml
Water – 150ml
Method:
1. For the dip, place the tomatoes in a bowl. Crush and then mince the garlic; add to tomatoes. Finely chop the basil sprig and add to the tomatoes with the rest of the ingredients. Refrigerate for a while.
2. Prepare the dough with the previous ingredients. Let it rest for 10 minutes. Now roll out thin sheets of the dough and bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 10-12 minutes.
3. Remove and break into pieces. Serve with the almond dip.
Nutrient analysis
calories
1590
protein
43.598g
full fat
58.88g
Crowded
5.975g
monounsaturated
37.609g
Polyunsaturated
12.16g
carbs
227.2g
Fiber
18.3g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
1237mg
Calcium
267mg
Magnesium
269mg
Potassium
1213mg
Vitamin E
21.46mg
Almonds are a snack for anyone who wants to eat healthier and control their weight. This versatile nut, packed with essential nutrients, is a nice and convenient option. They are an ideal on-the-go snack that you can eat anytime, anywhere, and can help you effectively manage your weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.