The character "零" (zero) in the word "零食" (snacks) can be understood from three aspects: they are consumed in "piecemeal" time, they take up "scattered" places, and they are "odd bits and pieces" of small foods. In winter, the temperature is low, the body loses heat quickly and produces less, and gastrointestinal function is poor, so it is appropriate to supplement with some snacks. For example, green and healthy foods that are low in sugar, fat, cholesterol, calories, and contain no chemical additives can provide nutrition while enjoying pleasure. Yogurt
The calcium in dairy products is the best source of calcium for the human body. It is low in calories and high in calcium, which can make the skin soft and moisturized, and can strengthen bones and muscles. Milk and yogurt contain 8 essential amino acids for the human body and a large amount of high-quality protein, which can promote healthy development and form body tissues. Yogurt is not only nutritious but also easy to digest and absorb, especially suitable for those with lactose intolerance. Drinking some milk or yogurt every day can provide abundant protein and calcium.
Health Index: ★★★★☆ Fruits
Fruits are the best snacks. Many fruits are beneficial for beauty and skin care, such as citrus, oranges, lemons, and tomatoes. They are rich in vitamins, which can increase the body's resistance to bacteria, slow down or stop melanin synthesis, and whiten the skin. Fruits are also rich in carbohydrates, minerals, and dietary fiber, which can supplement various essential nutrients that are easily deficient in regular meals, and can increase appetite, aid digestion, and treat constipation.
Health Index: ★★★★★ Raisins
After fresh fruits are processed, most of the vitamin C rich in the fruits is lost, and a large amount of white sugar is used in the processing, which may lead to a deficiency of vitamin B and other trace elements in the human body. If consumed frequently, it may lay the groundwork for diabetes. Salty preserved plums and other foods have excessive salt content. Long-term intake of large amounts of sodium can induce high blood pressure. Preserved fruits also contain colorings, sweeteners, preservatives, etc., to varying degrees, and eating too much may cause poisoning. However, there is one healthy snack in this category: raisins. Raisins are made from grapes without adding other ingredients, so nutrients are well preserved. Raisins contain various minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, and vitamins A, E, B, etc. They contain no cholesterol and have the effect of replenishing qi and blood. Eating them often can also lower cholesterol levels in the blood.
Health Index: ★★★☆☆ Meat Jerky
It is rich in the most needed nutrients for the human body, such as protein, iron, and zinc, and the content is very high, providing a good sense of satiety. Meat jerky can also exercise chewing ability and help with dental health. However, meat jerky is also a high-calorie food. Eating large amounts of meat jerky is no different from eating meat, especially those that are delicious, soft, and juicy, which have a higher fat content, so the amount must be controlled.
Health Index: ★★★☆☆ Pistachios
People with busy tasks and easily fatigued brains can eat more shell nuts, such as pistachios, peanuts, walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, pine nuts, melon seeds, etc. All kinds of nuts are rich in healthy essential fatty acids such as linoleic acid and linolenic acid, which can prevent cerebrovascular diseases, ensure blood flow, and help you maintain a healthy and excited state of the brain. In addition, seed foods are generally rich in vitamins B and E, as well as minerals and trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron. The zinc content is particularly high. Zinc deficiency in the human body can lead to rapid skin wrinkles, so eating seed foods often can make the skin smooth and tender. However, nuts have a high fat content and high calories. The calories in 50 grams of melon seeds are equivalent to one and a half bowls of rice. If consumed in excess, there is a risk of weight gain.
Health Index: ★★★★☆ Jelly
Jelly is smooth and tender, so it is naturally loved. The jelly currently sold on the market uses a carbohydrate that cannot be absorbed by the human body—carrageenan. Because it basically contains no fruit juice, its sweetness comes from refined sugar, and its aroma comes from artificial flavors. Eating a small amount is harmless to the body and won't make you fat, but don't expect it to "add nutrition".
Health Index: ★★★☆☆ Roasted Fish Jerky
After drying, although the water content is reduced, the nutrients are concentrated. Roasted fish jerky is rich in protein, iron, zinc, etc. Eating it in moderation can make the skin ruddy. Seaweed contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, especially high in iodine. Eating it regularly can prevent skin dullness and hair dryness and slow growth caused by iodine deficiency, reduce fat accumulation in the body, and prevent hypertension and coronary heart disease.
Health Index: ★★★☆☆ Chocolate
As a mental worker, you should eat some sweets appropriately, because sugar is the main energy source for the brain. Raisins contain many beneficial health components, such as proanthocyanidins, tartaric acid, resveratrol, and dietary fiber, and are a healthy snack. Eating some chocolate is also good. The latest research shows that the chemical reaction in the body after eating chocolate can make people happy and help control cholesterol levels and protect the heart.
Health Index: ★★★★☆ Pastries
Hamburgers, pizzas, cream cakes, etc., are high in fat and calories, low in vitamins and minerals, and have low nutritional value. They can fill your stomach when you are hungry, but they should not be eaten too much. Otherwise, it is not only easy to gain weight but also easy to get cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, which poses a threat to health.
Health Index: ★★☆☆☆ Puffed Snacks
This type of snack has a wide variety of flavors and is fragrant and crispy. However, after food is fried and puffed, not only are the nutrients destroyed, but also food additives such as pigments, flavors, preservatives, and artificial sweeteners are added, which creates hidden safety hazards. For example, potato chips are a high-fat, high-calorie puffed snack.
Health Index: ★☆☆☆☆ Ham Sausages
Various ham sausages, including many vacuum-packed duck gizzards, duck hearts, etc., have recently become new favorites as snacks. However, they contain sodium nitrite, which is a cancer risk. If the human body ingests an excessive amount of sodium nitrite, 0.3-0.5 grams can cause poisoning, and 3 grams can be fatal. Therefore, it is best to avoid these things.
Health Index: ★☆☆☆☆ Snack Details
1. Don't be greedy for snacks. Taste them lightly and don't use snacks to replace regular meals. After all, the nutrition of snacks cannot be compared with that of regular meals, and it is difficult to meet the various needs of the human body.
2. According to different situations, adopt different methods, and often change the types of snacks to keep the stomach stimulated by various novel snacks and maintain its vitality.
3. Eat a small amount of snacks two hours before a regular meal to avoid choosing too many high-calorie foods when you are hungry.
4. Low-fat, low-calorie snacks can be eaten as much as you like.
5. After eating some sticky snacks, you should look in the mirror more often or rinse your mouth in time to avoid damaging your image.
6. When watching TV, pay attention to controlling the amount of snacks you eat, otherwise it is easy to eat too much unconsciously.
7. Pay attention to hygiene when eating snacks. Don't eat unclean snacks. Especially for those snacks that are directly picked up by hand and put into the mouth, be sure to wash your hands before eating to avoid diseases such as hepatitis and diarrhea.
8. When choosing snacks, pay attention to pairing. It is best to have both fruits and nuts, aquatic products, etc., so that you can obtain nutrition in a comprehensive and balanced way.
9. Don't eat snacks before going to bed.