By Shireen Jamooji
Have you ever experienced that horrible afternoon slump? The feeling that post 2 pm, your brain enters sleep mode? These delicious snacks are the perfect pick me up, each with their own unique benefits and advantages to enjoy.
Made from fermented chickpea flour, dhokla is rich in protein and fiber, aiding digestion, boosting energy, and providing a steady release of glucose.
Hydrates the body, reduces inflammation, supports healthy skin, and delivers essential minerals like potassium and magnesium.
The combination of black tea, spices like ginger and cardamom, and milk in masala chai provides a gentle caffeine boost, improves focus, and enhances mental alertness.
A popular street food, bhel puri combines puffed rice, vegetables, chutneys, and spices. It supplies a mix of carbs, proteins, and healthy fats, ensuring a quick energy boost.
Made from boiled and mashed potatoes mixed with spices, aloo tikki is shallow-fried and offers carbohydrates for quick energy, along with essential vitamins and minerals.
Thin, crispy crackers made from whole wheat flour and spices, masala khakhra is low in calories and rich in fiber, aiding digestion and providing a satisfying and energy-boosting snack.
A blend of kidney beans, onions, tomatoes, and spices in a shallow fried tikki, this is a protein-rich snack that stabilizes blood sugar levels, boosts energy, and aids in muscle repair.
A flattened rice dish, poha is light, easy to digest, and rich in carbohydrates, offering sustained energy throughout the afternoon while promoting satiety.
High in protein and healthy fats, hard-boiled eggs stabilize blood sugar levels, keep you full longer, and support muscle growth and repair.
Rich in healthy fats and protein, almonds provide sustained energy and improve brain function.