What snacks are recommended while dieting?

Dieting is no piece of cake! Along with dedication and discipline, it requires immense self-control when it comes to the type of food we consume. But there are moments when the heart wants what it wants and we reach out for the forbidden chip or pizza slice.

But that’s alright — after all, cheat days are a part of dieting. But what about the days when you are craving something snacky to satisfy your hunger? This is where healthy snacks come in.

What makes a snack healthy? Especially when the word “snack” is associated with unhealthy food.

A healthy snack:

• Does not have a high sugar content
• Has the right calorie balance — which fills you up but does not lead to excessive snacking
• Is low in fat content
• Has a high water and fibre content
• Is made with elements such as whole grains

Doesn’t exactly sound ‘snacky’, does it? But as people are consciously adopting a healthier lifestyle, companies like ours have responded with wider arrays and varieties of healthy snacks that satisfy both criteria of health and taste. Presenting to you, HALO freeze dried fruit snacks.

What do you mean by freeze dried?

Freeze drying is an advanced process that has existed for quite a while, it is also known as lyophilisation. HALO freeze dried fruit snacks implement this process — the name literally explains it all! Fresh fruits throughout the country are first procured and the water in them is frozen at an extremely low temperature. Once all the water particles are frozen, they are vapourised and removed (Direct solid to gas conversion). The final product? You get a crunchy, light, airy piece of fruit.

Will these snacks impact my diet?

They definitely will but in a positive manner. People have been dieting for many reasons; be it to promote weight loss or to adopt a healthier lifestyle. So if you’re looking to accomplish either of those, HALO fruit snacks can facilitate that.

Several factors make HALO snacks a healthy and diet-friendly snack option:

• The fruit snacks are vegan and gluten-free.
• Barring the natural fructose present in the fruit, there are no added sugars.
• The fruit snacks are free of any added oils and artificial preservatives
• The fruit snacks are filling and energizing in small quantities. For example, if you consume a 30g pack of freeze dried bananas and strawberries, your body receives 100g of strawberries along with an equivalent of 1.5 bananas. That’s the goodness of multiple fruits in one pack!

The last factor is a significant point to keep in mind. Even though healthy snacks are created for healthy and weight-conscious people, excessively consuming any snack can affect one’s body and diet. With HALO fruit snacks, a 30g packet can satiate your hunger until mealtime, helping you maintain your diet.

My snacks need to be crunchy and tasty

Well, then you are in luck! The essence of a good snack lies in its crunch, and HALO fruit snacks have ensured to create and maintain the crunch factor. While fruit in its natural form is usually soft, the lyophilisation process makes each fruit snack piece crunchy. And as long as they remain tightly sealed in their lightweight ziplock package, they will retain the crunchy texture.

Now that the crunch has been taken care of, let’s address the taste. Fruits come in an assortment of tastes — something for each person out there. Similarly, HALO fruit snacks come with various fruit variants so that you can choose your favourite one of the lot. There are packs of freeze dried pineapples, mangoes, golden apples, strawberries, and more! For those looking into experimentative tastes, HALO fruit snacks come in combination packs as well — for example, papaya and pineapple. There’s much to choose from!

Can I pair HALO fruit snacks with other food?

Of course, the healthier the snacks, the merrier. HALO fruit snacks work both ways — you can eat them straight from the package or get creative with healthy HALO recipes. Here are some ideas to kickstart your healthy culinary journey:

• Homemade healthy bowls: If you’re a salad fan, jazz it up by adding different HALO fruit snack variants and experimenting with the taste combinations.
• Trail mix: Gather your preferred nuts, seeds, dry fruits and HALO fruit snacks and enjoy your very own trail mix.
• Dairy products: HALO fruit snacks pair perfectly with cereal, yoghurt and low-calorie ice creams! Just sprinkle several pieces of the fruit snacks onto your preferred dairy dish and you’re good to go.

Where can I buy HALO fruit snacks?

You can easily find HALO fruit snacks in different grocery stores, make sure to not skip the ‘healthy foods’ aisle! Alternatively, the fruit snacks are available on multiple online platforms — you can order them off Amazon, CRED or the parent website itself. And in no time, the HALO fruit snacks will be delivered to your doorstep, waiting to facilitate your diet.

Happy healthy snacking to you!