Sometimes, you just need that quick boost of energy in between meals- whether it's during a slow day of work, before a workout session, or a late-night snack before cramming to get that project done. Since these cravings aren't for full meals, there's often that handy chocolate bar or a bag of chips that we turn to.
Even though these might give you that short-term boost of energy with their high sugar and carbohydrates content, ultimately, you end up crashing out and no work gets done. This is where dry fruits come in. They're able to satisfy those sweet cravings with natural sugar, they're packed with fibre and protein, and they're dense with micronutrients. And the best of all, they're convenient and easy to carry wherever you go.
How FourThirty helps you make this change
Whatever health concerns these binge-snacks carry, they've almost become a staple for most of us- which means it's not going to be easy to just drop these for alternatives. But at FourThirty we pride ourselves on prioritising taste for optimal satisfaction of our customers. And we ensure the use of alternate, natural ingredients that can provide you with that taste you crave without the guilty feeling of binge-eating an unhealthy snack. Dry fruits play a major part in making this possible, providing that sweet touch along with being great sources of sustained energy.
Let's look at some dry fruits and nuts, the snack alternatives that contain them, and how they would be the perfect alternative-
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Dry Fruit/Nut |
What It Contains |
Benefits |
Snacks |
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Almonds |
High in healthy monounsaturated fats, protein, fibre, vitamin E & magnesium |
A healthy blend of nutrients provides sustained energy. |
Sweet & Spicy Mix, Aaliv Crunch |
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Dates |
Natural sugars (glucose & fructose), potassium, fibre, B-vitamins |
The simple sugars hit quickly, and fibre provides longer-lasting fuel. |
Hazelnut Bites, Rose Pista Bites |
|
Pistachios |
Protein, fibre, potassium, vitamin B6 |
Vitamin B6 helps efficiently convert carbohydrates into energy. |
Almond & Pistachio Crunch, Berry Pista Bites |
|
Cashews |
Monounsaturated fats, protein, copper, magnesium, iron |
Magnesium and iron support energy metabolism; fats and protein sustain it. |
Superseeded Nutty Mix, Coconut-Glazed Flavoured Nuts |
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Figs |
Natural sugar, calcium, potassium, magnesium, fibre |
Combination of simple sugar and minerals for both immediate and sustained energy |
Please note that although we've provided products for each, multiple dry fruits and nuts can and will be found in most of these products, making them all the more wholesome! You can find more options on our website here (link), particularly in the healthy bites section, that you can use as homemade snacks for work or just as a healthy snack basket.
All the places you can enjoy these snacks
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Around your Workout- Whether it's a snack just before your session for a quick boost of energy that won't weigh you down, or pairing a snack with milk or yogurt after your workout to facilitate muscle recovery- these snacks are the way to go!
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Afternoon Slump- That time again? You've just had lunch and need to get back to work, but that nap is beckoning at you? Have these healthy office snacks that will help you power through.
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Mid-Commute- Accentuate those long journeys with a snack, whether it is in a crowded local or a car drive to your native place. These portable snacks curb those fast-food stops.
Whether you want to have these snacks individually, paired with a daily beverage like coffee or tea, or using them as an ingredient for kitchen experiments- these dry fruit and nut based snacks are your perfect companion.