Introduction: Many women have the habit of snacking. They eat snacks when they're happy, and also when they're unhappy. But while eating, they often worry about the high calories, thinking it's unhealthy and may cause weight gain. Don't worry, here are 5 types of snacks that are not only delicious but also healthy and have anti-cancer properties.
1. Dark Chocolate
Research has confirmed that chocolate contains various antioxidants, and the antioxidant activity of dark chocolate is 3 times that of red wine. Its polyphenol content is even 4 times that of green tea. However, it's important to choose dark chocolate with a purity of over 65%. Milk chocolate is not only too sweet, but also has very low antioxidant activity.
Truffle Dark Chocolate Cupcakes
2. Boiled Soybeans
Soybeans are fresh legume vegetables, rich in plant-based protein, various beneficial minerals, vitamins, and dietary fiber. They can also improve fat metabolism and help lower triglycerides and cholesterol in the human body. Research has confirmed that soybeans can inhibit the spread of pancreatic cancer tumors.
3. Dried Red Dates
Regular consumption of red dates can treat physical weakness, neurasthenia, disharmony of the spleen and stomach, indigestion, fatigue-related coughing, and anemia with emaciation. Its function of nourishing the liver and preventing cancer is particularly prominent, hence the saying, "Eat three red dates a day, and you won't show your age even at a hundred." Dried red dates can be eaten as snacks and still provide anti-cancer benefits.
Red Date Black Soybean Milk
4. Bran Cookies
They are high in dietary fiber, which can produce a feeling of fullness. They are also the best source of oryzanol and lignan. These phytochemicals can reduce the incidence of hormone-related cancers, such as breast and prostate cancer.
5. Dried Cranberries
Cranberries contain a special compound—proanthocyanidins. Besides being commonly known for preventing urinary tract infections, cranberries help inhibit the attachment of *Helicobacter pylori* to the stomach lining. *H. pylori* is the main cause of stomach ulcers and even stomach cancer.
Cocoa Cranberry Cookies