41 SMART SNACKS FOR WOMEN
NUTRITIONAL KEY FOODS GOOD FOR:
01 ROASTED SEAWEED SNACKS
Jamie Oliver attributed a 12kg drop in weight primarily to eating more seaweed. But this underwater marvel is also full of nutrients. “Seaweed is an amazing source of iodine,” says nutritionist Amy Savage. “Typically a 5g snack-size serving will exceed 100 per cent of your recommended daily intake. Iodine is an essential nutrient for thyroid health … think of the thyroid as the number one player in balancing hormones, as well as regulating your metabolism, growth and body temperature.”
02 POPCORN
Salute the kernel! Popcorn contains 15 times the disease-fighting polyphenols of wholegrain tortilla chips, so says a study by The University of Scranton. Bonus: one cup contains just 230kJ. Eat on a recliner in front of Netflix for budget cinema vibes.
03 OLIVES
Bland foods totally encourage overindulgence, don’t y’know? Olives, on the other hand, punch above their weight in the flavour-intensity stakes, plus they’re full of good fats and Vitamin E. FYI, adding them to a dry martini will erase said benefits.
04 FROZEN MANGO
This is a great snack hack for anyone with a sweet tooth. While mango is high in natural sugar, the small chunks make it easier to control portions. “Three or four pieces are usually good to kick the sugar craving, and if you leave it to sit for
