Healthy African Snacks.

Snacking is something we all do daily but unfortunately, most snacks that are easily available in urban centers now do not favour those on a diet or trying to lose weight. When you snack on the right foods, you get a lot of beneficial nutrients which promote good health, maintain a good weight, boost energy levels and promote healthy digestion.

There are lots of snacks of African origin that we have overlooked or considered not important or unhealthy over time. Some snacks are not familiar to us because they are prepared by other tribes while some just are unappealing to us because we do not understand what they contain.

I will be writing about snacks of African origin because most are made from whole raw materials and are prepared to be healthy. Most of these snacks have been prepared and eaten for centuries in Africa.

Due to the fact that these snacks are traditional snacks, one will find that they will contain more of the following ingredients;

• Whole grains.
• Nuts.
• Seeds.
• Fruits.
• Vegetables.
• Beans.
• Legumes.
• Starchy roots.
• Spices.
• Natural oils and fats.
• Milk and milk products.
• Lean meats.

They will also have less of the following;

• Saturated fats.
• Added sugars.
• Trans fats.
• Refined grains.
• Processed meats.
• High sodium content.

When you are on a diet that has more of whole foods than refined and processed foods, your health is definitely going to be better or improved and you can prevent a lot of disease. This is due to the fact that they will contain most of their macro-nutrients, micro-nutrients, phytochemicals and fiber.

So whenever you are thinking of nibbling or snacking, plan ahead to ensure that you are eating the best for your health.

I will be writing about healthy snacks from Africa. Some are made from one ingredient while some are made from multiple ones. If you have healthy snacks to share, please do so below. Follow on Twitter @heal2bwell.