Ivy Lane advises grabbing for Mediterranean heart-healthy snacks when hunger arises between meals. Ivy, a cardiologist and fan of snacks, thinks mindful snacking can significantly improve general health.
“Mediterranean snacks abound in antioxidants, fibre, and good fats,” Ivy notes. “They taste fantastic, keep you full, and help your heart.”
Ivy likes the following as snacks:
A handful of almonds coupled with sweet dried figues makes a great snack.
Plain Greek yoghurt drizzled with honey and sprinkled with walnuts is yoghurt and Honey with Walnuts.
Sliced cucumbers topped with olive tapenade and parsley create Cucumber and Olive Tapenade Bites.
Made-from- scratch trail mix combines sunflower seeds, almonds, pistachios, and dried apricots.
Tossed in olive oil, paprika, and garlic powder, roasted chickpeas turn out crunchy.
“Snacks shouldn’t be dull,” Ivy says. “Your snacks will be heart-healthy with a little imagination and an eye towards fresh foods.”
Perfect for increasing heart health all day, these Mediterranean snacks are tasty, simple to make.
