A fruit is a healthy snack.
Refreshment is a concept that has its origin in the Latin word refigerium . It may be the satisfaction obtained with something fresh or a palliative for a certain problem .
The most common use of the term, however, is linked to a food or drink that is ingested to recover energy . It is something light, which does not provide a great feeling of satiety but rather helps to momentarily satisfy appetite .
For example: "I'm not going to eat too much, a while ago I had a snack with the kids," "We have to define what snacks we will serve at the party," "The neighbors soon began to bring snacks to the rescuers, who did not stop their work." at no time."
Snacks characteristics
Snacks, also known as aperitifs in certain contexts , are typically consumed before lunch or dinner. These can be sausages, cheeses, fritters, croquettes or various types of canapés. In some nations, appetizers are a deep-rooted custom, as is the case in Spain with its tapas .
In Argentina , Picada is the most popular snack or appetizer. Prepared in multiple ways, it generally consists of cold cuts, sausages, cheeses , olives, snacks and bread. In some cases, the snack includes such a variety of foods that it becomes the main meal.
It should be noted that drinks and foods that are given to workers or students in the middle of a work or educational day are also known as snacks. The idea is that they can regain strength and then continue with work or study.
Potatoes or French fries are a common snack.
Its importance in nutrition
For a person trying to watch their weight , it can be very challenging to determine which snack is best for them to consume. It is worth mentioning that, despite what many people think, this meal is very important since it prevents the excess appetite of those who eat a few times a day.
A first step so that the snack does not become a negative figure for the diet is not to have products such as French fries in the home, which generate an addiction that is almost impossible to break but do not provide the energy and nutrients that needs a person in the middle of an exercise session, a work day or at a time when they need to lose weight.
Snacks and nutrition
To know what to buy, there is nutritional information on food labels , so we must get used to reading it and also have the tools to understand it. Furthermore, it is important to respect the indicated amount ; To do this, it is recommended to never eat directly from the package , but rather serve the appropriate portion in a container and save the bag before starting to eat the snack.
For example, nuts are healthy as long as they are eaten in measured quantities; Since they are so irresistible to many people, if they are eaten directly from a bag, the calorie level is likely to skyrocket. On the other hand, when the ingredient listed at the beginning of the list on a snack label is sugar, it is better not to buy it.
In addition to sugar, it is important to control fat levels, but look for richness in water and fiber. A snack made up of fruits, whole grains and vegetables is always preferable to an industrial one. Although it may seem obvious, an apple is better than an apple-flavored soda . To make satisfaction last longer, it is good to combine carbohydrates with proteins, such as when you eat hummus with carrots or peanut butter spread on a whole wheat cracker.
Some of the snacks considered healthiest are the following: bananas, apples, raisins, carrots, peas, nuts, whole grain cereals in which sugar is not seen among the first ingredients, toast with jelly, hummus and pumpkin seeds sold in their shells.