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8 Best Carbs for Guilt-free Snacking Post-pregnancy!

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8 Best Carbs for Guilt-free Snacking Post-pregnancy!

Dying to shed off those unwanted pounds? Make these snacks your new best friends in fighting those cravings!

Ladies, carbohydrates are not the enemy!

When you find yourself craving bread, don't fear. There are carbs that will help hasten and not hinder your goal of getting back to your post-pregnancy body.

We believe trimming down shouldn't bring you down, so here are eight carbs that are sure to be your best friend in achieving your desired body post-pregnancy.

Whole-grain rye bread

8 Best Carbs for Guilt-free Snacking Post-pregnancy!

Make sure the kind you grab is low in sodium and high in fibre! Other than being low in calories, rye bread is packed with magnesium, which helps control blood pressure and optimize heart health. Its high levels of soluble fibre can also reduce cholesterol. It is overall a really healthy bread to have as an alternative to wheat bread.

Breakfast cereal

8 Best Carbs for Guilt-free Snacking Post-pregnancy!

This timeless comfort food has been proven to be the choice of many who want to shed some pounds without depriving themselves.

Quinoa

8 Best Carbs for Guilt-free Snacking Post-pregnancy!

This great "carb" is quickly growing in popularity. Aside from being easy to prepare, this high protein "wonder grain" is also rich in iron and magnesium. A fun way to enjoy quinoa is by using it in your usual salad. Some people also use quinoa as rice replacements since quinoa contains lesser carbs as compared to rice. 

Greek Yogurt

food for growth of height

Yes, this counts as a carb!

Plain greek yogurt (with a few diet-friendly enhancements) is not only nutritious but oh-so-delicious. This creamy treat is packed with protein and natural sugars that have been known to hasten weight loss and keep 'sweet' cravings at bay. You can even mix things up by adding your favourite fruit into the yogurt.

Popcorn

anti-PMS food

This is a healthy alternative whenever you find yourself craving potato chips.

Popcorn (with no salt or sugar!) has been known to lessen unnecessary cravings for chips and other empty carbs. Instead of reaching for chips the next time you watch a movie, go grab some popcorn instead!

Sweet Potato Fries

8 Best Carbs for Guilt-free Snacking Post-pregnancy!

Sweet potato has been known to regulate blood sugar and speed up metabolism. Instead of having the usual potato fries, try out sweet potato fries instead. You can air-fry them or bake them but remember to use olive oil to make it even healthier!

Oatmeal

food that makes you smarter

Good old oatmeal can be enjoyed a variety of ways. You can choose to leave them chilled overnight in milk, cook them and even add some of your favourite fruits to enhance the flavour. This can also be a very healthy alternative for your breakfast too instead of bread!

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