Snacks are an essential part of the day, catering to our specific needs right when hunger strikes- be it at 4:30 in the evening or late at night. We’ve all heard people say ‘snacks are unhealthy’, ‘they lead to obesity and diabetes’, ‘they’re filled with refined sugar, oil, preservatives’ and the list goes on.
No snack? No way.
While all of these may be true, not snacking is simply not an option. So what is the solution? Most snacks tend to leave you feeling sluggish and even ruin your appetite for meals. On the other hand, some of the healthy alternatives just can’t seem to compare in satisfying that craving. Well, FourThirty is here with the answers you need.
Let’s look at some of our favourite snacks and five like-for-like replacements that will do the job without making you feel the guilt of binge-eating snacks.
1. Popcorn → Jowar Pops
Whether it's to accompany a cheesy rom-com or as an evening snack, popcorn has been a crowd-favourite for a long time. But you could instead be popping in some of our deliciously binge-worthy Jowar pops that are indistinguishable from regular popcorn, unless you count the fact that our take on popcorn is fibre-rich, gluten free, vegan and made with the goodness of avocado oil! With flavours ranging from Chilli Cheese, Peri-Peri, Barbeque, among others, this one’s bound to be a winner at your movie nights.
2. Potato chips → Sorghum Puffs
Potato chips are addictive, and not in a good way- with their combination of salt, fat, and crunch alongside high sodium levels and a host of other issues, they may perhaps be the worst of the lot. So, as your friendly-neighbourhood snack brand, we did what’s right for you and took these elements out while not compromising on the savoury goodness, with our range of Sorghum Puffs- in flavours of Chilli Cheese, Masala, Peri, Thai, and Power. A sweet alternative could be our Cocoa Puffs.
3. Packaged Cookies → Biscotti
When the sugary delight that cookies provide come with all the things you dread, be it the drastically high sugar, the refined flour, and the calories, they stop being a delight fast. But worry no further, FourThirty’s Biscotti is here! Fruity-sweetness, a crumbly crunch and flavours of Blueberry, Coconut, Cranberry and Jowar are all the right choices you can make for you and your body.
4. Cereals → Trail Mix
Cereals aren’t necessarily as unhealthy as the others here but there are a lot better ways to start off your day nutritiously without it being laborious. One of them is our sugar-free Trail Mixes, with a signature blend of nuts and seeds that serve as a tasty snack on the go to spruce up your mornings. Combine our Superseed Nutty or Sweet & Spicy Mix with a mix of cranberries or blueberries for that contrasting sweet kick.
5. Chocolates→ Healthy Bites
Who doesn’t crave the taste of chocolate at some point of the day? With our melt-in-mouth Cocoa Fig Bites, don’t give up on that satisfying sweet treat. With rich fibre and an ample helping of dry fruits, they give you the metabolism boost you need! With various other flavours like Rose Pista, Nutty Orange, and others, these are the perfect replacements for your sweet tooth.
Here are some more snack swaps you can try for healthier munching options.
Nothing can replace the feeling of a snack right when you need it. So with these options, don’t miss out on satisfaction while being mindful about your body. Snack whole-heartedly and clean with FourThirty- available online and on Swiggy and Zomato.