Ayurveda & Healthy Snacks

 Ayurveda & Healthy Snacks 

For many people, “snacking” means eating a sleeve of cookies while mindlessly watching TV.

And if you’re trying to lose weight, especially when you are living the Ayurveda way, you might assume snacks are the kryptonite to your healthy eating plan but they don’t have to be.

There are healthy snacks that you can enjoy and at the same time benefit from it.

What are the Best Snacks for My Body Type?

Since living in Ayurveda way is also being aware of our body type, one must follow this rule: If you must snack, snack strategically.

Eat light foods for your Dosha that are easy to digest. Wheat crackers, cheese, granola, and nuts can be generally too heavy for snacking.  Here's what the suggestible snacks according to your body type:

Vata Snacks

Many Vata people cannot digest large meals and may need to supplement their diet by snacking once a day at a regular time. Vata should avoid snacking on drying foods like popcorn, crackers, chips, granola, dried fruits, some nuts provide oils that can be ok for Vata. Avoid heavy foods like bread as well. Ideal Vata snacks are liquid and easy to digest.

·         Glass of orange juice

·         Banana, cooked apple

.         Sweet fruit, cherries, peaches, oranges

·         Small bowl of rice

·         Pureed carrot soup

·         Almond or rice milk

.         Almonds, coconut, peanuts.

Pitta Snacks

Pitta people have strong Agni (digestive strength) and fewer restrictions on snacking. Ideal Pitta snacks are cooling, sweet, and heavy.

·         Almond Milk

·         Cucumber Milk

·         Pomegranates, Grapes, Raw Apple

.         Sweet fruits grapes, figs, dates

Kapha Snacks

Kapha can snack on drying, light, unsalted foods, as well as appetite suppressants like raw apples.

·         Pear, Raw Apple, Watermelon

·         Celery Sticks

·         Popcorn

.         Pumpkin and sunflower seeds

Additionally, for you to be more excited about eating those snacks, here are some benefits of eating snacks:

·         Provides Diverse Nutrients

·         Prevents Binge Eating

·         Beats The Afternoon Slump

·         Raises Metabolism

·         Increases Concentration

·         Lowers Cholesterol

·         Gives You Energy To Keep You Active

·         Controls Your Blood Sugar

·         Decreases The Chance Of Diabetes And Cardiovascular Disease