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The Perfect Midday Snack

November 16, 2013
The Perfect Midday Snack

This is the perfect midday snack to fill any hunger pangs and give you the ultimate nutritional boost to get your focus back.

In just under 300 calories, this meal is packed with nutrients, a great source of protein, lowers cholesterol,gives you an energy boost, helps boost metabolism, lowers risk of heart disease and is great for your digestion.

Almonds:

– Great sources of protein
– Lower cholesterol
– Reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes
– Give you stronger bones and teeth
– Help in weight loss through providing healthy fats and gives you an energy boost.
– Just a handful of almonds will give you about half the manganese and vitamin E daily required intake. They’re also great sources of magnesium, copper, vitamin B and phosphorus.

Walnuts:

– Great sources of vitamin E, fiber, potassium, calcium and magnesium.
– A handful of walnuts will give you ALL the recommended daily intake of omega-3 fats, about half the manganese needed and 20% of copper needed.
– improves your cardiovascular health
– Boost metabolism
– Reduce risk of diabetes and cancer
– Has anti-inflammatory characteristics
– Great for mental health

Prunes:

– A handful of walnuts gives you over 30% of vitamin K required intake and 13% of fiber needs
– Great antioxidant and reduces risk of cancer
– Lower blood sugar levels
– Help with weight loss
– Great source of fiber and aids in digestion and regular bowl movements
– Lower cholesterol
– Aid in digesting iron

Dried Apricots:

– Low in fat
– High in fiber
– Packed with vitamins
– Great source of potassium
– Great source of iron
– Antioxidant and fights cancer

Apple:

– Great for mental health
– Fights against cancer
– Decreases risk of diabetes
– Improves cardiovascular health
– Helps with digestion and eases diarrhea and constipation
– Helps with controlling weight
– Detoxifies liver
– Boosts immunity


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