You're sitting at your desk, the clock strikes 3pm, and...bam! The slump hits you. A trip to the vending machine leads to a decision between chips, candy and soda. Notquiiiite the nutritious pick-me-up you need. How to avoid this problem? Stock up on these five all-natural, ten-second sweet or savory snacks, courtesy of The Perfect 10 Diet's Dr. Michael Aziz!...
1. A mixed-berry, coconut milk smoothie. Mix berries of your choice, coconut milk and ice and blend for a cool, refreshing treat. The coconut milk tastes sweeter and is extra-hydrating.
2. One banana sliced and sprinkled with dark cocoa powder. Potassium in banana banishes bloat, while dark chocolate adds a hint of antioxidants!
3. Chickpeas. Add some flavor with this SELFy recipe: the night before work, toss the chickpeas with olive oil and curry powder, and roast away for a spicy treat!
4. Lettuce leaves dipped in avocado mashed with sea salt and pepper. Avocados in this savory snack provide healthy fats while lettuce leaves instead of chips save calories.
5. Frozen grapes. At only 62 calories per cup, you can snack on grapes to your heart's content! They're water-rich so they make a great frozen treat and can help keep you hydrated.
For more information on alternatives to processed foods in Dr. Aziz's book, The Perfect 10 Diet, visit Perfect10Diet.com.
--Kaitie Ames
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