When we hear of “healthy snacks”, we usually think of carrot sticks, some bland yoghurt, or a handful of raw nuts, and this does little to get us into a healthier diet. Fortunately for us, healthy snacks can also be delicious, making our diet a little more fun, and staying healthy easier. Here are five scrumptious snacks that are as good for you, as they are for your taste buds. |
|
Bacon & Guacamole Sandwiches |
Despite the bad reputation if gets, in small quantities bacon is quite healthy. Combine it with guacamole and you’ve got yourself a treat that’ll make everyone envious. Ingredients:
Preparation:
|
Cucumber & Feta Rolls Cucumbers don’t have to be boring, and combining them with feta cheese changes them from a bland snack, into a mouthwatering morsel. Ingredients:
Preparation:
|
Basil & Pesto Almonds Once you’ve had these almonds, you’ll never want to go back to the plain old kind. This variation is a little more fattening than the others on this list, but it is still healthier than most other snacks you can buy. Ingredients:
Preparation:
|
Apple Sandwiches Low-calorie, low-fat, high in vitamins and delicious to the extreme. Ingredients:
Preparation:
|
Chocolate Espresso Smoothie |
Forget that chemical-laden Starbucks coffee, and make yourself a smoothie that combines health, caffeine, and chocolate(!). Ingredients:
Preparation:
|
Fruits That Ripen After Picking and Fruits That Don't
Pick the best produce with these tips, and some hints on how to preserve produce longer
These Delicious Onion Rings Will Impress All Your Guests
Here’s how you can make some tasty homemade onion rings that are just as good as those from the local diner.
What Makes Sandwich Bread so Different than Bakery Bread?
The imminent differences between sandwich bread and bakery bread has an effect on your health.
Peanut Butter at Bedtime? Don't Mind If I Do!
Learn about 4 snacks you can enjoy guilt-free when you're feeling peckish before bed.
Impress Your Friends With These Tasty Macarons!
Macarons are all the rage right now, and it’s very easy to see why they have captured the attention of sweet friends and bakers alike.
This Beef Stroganoff is the Ultimate Comfort Food!
This recipe will show you how to make the ultimate comfort food - beef stroganoff.
9 Ways to Keep Your House Clean Using Just a Simple Lime
Limes are just as good as lemons when it comes to cleaning. Here are 9 great ways to clean with them.
10 Natural Home Remedies EVERYONE Should Know!
Not Feeling well? We recommend that you think outside the box, or in this case outside the medicine cabinet with the following 10 effective natural medicines!
12 Things Veterinarians Want Pet Owners to Know
To be in the know, you better read the 12 things that veterinarians want to tell you - the pet owners.
Financial Planning for Widowhood - 7 Important Tips
Losing a spouse can be extremely stressful and overwhelming. But there are some important financial steps you must take immediately.
I Never Imagined That I Could Use Cucumbers in These Ways
Take a look at the video below and see how cucumbers can help save you some money in 10 different ways.
What Are the Healthiest Cooking Oils? Find Out Here!
With so many oils available in shops nowadays, it's tricky to know which one to buy. This article gives you 9 of the healthiest oils on the market today,
11 Uses of Nail Polish Remover That'll Surprise You
Nail polish remover does not only do what its name suggests. In fact, it has many other surprising uses, and here are 11 of them.
7 Great Apple Cider Vinegar Uses for Your Dog!
Not many people are aware that you can use apple cider vinegar for their dog. Here's how!
15 Fun and Unique Craft Ideas for Home Decor
These different and creative craft ideas can add a lot of pizzazz and joy to a home. Learn how to make them here!
14 Creative Uses For Old Wire Coat Hangers
Coat Hangers are not just useful for hanging your favorite clothes in the closet, they are handy in so many other ways too!
Do You Know How to Use a Tape Measure? Are You SURE?
The humble tape measure is a more sophisticated tool than you thought...
Guide: How to Get Rid of 18 Bad Odors in the House
Familiarize yourself with the 18 items that can help eliminate, neutralize, prevent, and mask any unpleasant smells in every area of your home.
Learn This Amazing Two-Step Fix For Scratched Furniture
You can give your scratched furniture a whole new lease of life by learning this super-easy two-step solution. Take a look.
How to Deal With an Angry Person in Your Life
This is a video guide to show you how to deal with an angry person in the best way possible.
This Breathing Exercise Kills Anxiety in Just 5 Minutes!
Neuroscientists say there’s a simple breathing technique that can kill anxiety and stress in less than five minutes. Find out how.
10 Quick and Easy Solutions to 10 Common Cleaning Problems
We have searched high and low to bring you ten easy solutions that solve a number of everyday household cleaning issues. You are sure to find these useful!
Do This to Revive a Drying Houseplant
Whenever one of your houseplants suddenly looks ill, do this trick.
The 7 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make While Filing Taxes
Tax season is here. Make sure you don’t end up making these filing mistakes.
Eat Eggs? Keep Those Egg Cartons, They're Very Useful...
Egg cartons can be used for many diverse purposes.
10 Repelling Plants that Keep Bugs Away
Many of the solutions to our problems can be found in nature, and this is also true when it comes to insects. Here are 10 plants that'll repel bugs.
If You Defrost Your Meat Like This, Stop Right Now!
Here are eight common defrosting mistakes that you really need to stop making right now!
Discover: Who Are the Most Successful Inventors in History?
If you love inventions and history, you'll find this post fascinating!
10 Essential Tips to Revamp Your Home on a Budget
Looking to renovate your home? Here's how to do so on a budget.
10 Reasons Why Your Nonstick Cookware Is SO Short-Lasting
Here are 10 common cooking and maintenance mistakes that can ruin nonstick cookware for you to avoid in the future!
7 Myths About Burning Calories
Burning calories is something we all want, but we need to know what we're doing first, and that means disproving these 7 common but misguided myths about calorie burning.
These Uses For Yogurt Will Leave You Very Surprised
Yogurt can do a whole lot more than just taste nice. In fact, it has many different uses. Here are 10 alternative uses for yogurt.
10 Useful Guides to Help You With Your Clothes
10 useful guides to help you in your daily struggle with clothes.
Quick and Easy Ways to Defrost Your Car Windscreen
Going to your car and finding the windscreens covered in ice is one thing that annoys us all. Here are three easy ways to quickly defrost your car windows!
Clever Ways to Hide Your Money and Credit Cards
Don't let the burglars get your hard earned cash! Learn how to hide it like a pro.
The Ultimate Guide to Using and Creating Sherry Vinegar
Not only is sherry vinegar delicious, but it also has many health benefits too. Find out more here.
Shocking! This is What the Bar Code on Produce Means
What do the stickers on your produce mean? Find out here.
Cowboy Cures: Saddle Up for Immune-Boosting Home Remedies
Watch this video to learn some useful cowboy cures for a healthy life.
Going Gray? Add These 7 Foods to Your Shopping List!
Adds these foods to your weekly shopping list to prevent your hair from turning gray.
What Happens to Your Breasts When You Don't Wear a Bra
What happens when you don't wear a bra? Here are 8 health benefits of not wearing a bra you may not know about.
6 Simple and Important Flexibility Exercises for Seniors
Regain flexibility after 60 with these easy exercises.
Say Goodbye to Shrunken Clothes with This Neat Laundry Trick
Recently I accidentally shrunk my favorite pair of pants. I was preparing to bid them farewell until my friend suggested a laundry trick that would revert them back to their former length. I didn’t even know this was possible. See how it's done!
7 Kinds of Food Known to Cause Adult Acne
There is a significant link between adult acne and diet. These 7 food types are known to cause acne in adults
These 10 Rocks May Be Pretty, But They're Also Deadly!
They look pretty but they're deadly. These surprising crystals and rocks look beautiful from afar but are deadly up close.
These 8 Beauty Items Are Useless and Not Worth Your Money
The average American woman uses 16 beauty products daily. But most of these are a waste of money. Take a look.
If Food Has Ever Stuck To Your Pan, You Need This Tip
This video gives you 4 tips that ensure no food will ever stick to any of your pans.
How to Beat Knee Pain While Going Up and Down the Stairs
Knee hurts while climbing stairs? These tips might just help.