Seeking a satisfying snack but anything with nuts is out of the question? Nut allergy friendly snacks are everywhere but often forgotten!
Nut allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children and adults. Tree nuts can cause a severe, potentially fatal, allergic reaction. An allergy to tree nuts tends to be lifelong; recent studies have shown that approximately 9 percent of children with a tree nut allergy eventually outgrow their allergy.
Even though nuts are nature’s way of showing us that good things come in small packages and are packed with heart-healthy fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals, there are other healthy nut allergy friendly snacks ready-to-go.
Try these Nut Allergy Friendly Snacks instead:
- Edamame: Eating this protein-packed pick-me-up out of the shell will help make the snack last longer.
- Roasted Chickpeas: Low-fat, high-fiber treats are affordable and easy to make at home and can satisfy your cravings for something spicy or salty.
- Sliced tomatoes with goat cheese: This savory dish will make your taste buds happy.
- Banana: Naturally prepackaged goodness you can take anywhere, with the added benefit of cramp-preventing potassium.
- Apple: The soluble fiber found in apples binds with fats in the intestine, which translates into lower cholesterol levels and a healthier you.
- Popcorn with no butter: Go ahead and nibble away without guilt!
- String cheese: Any food you can play with is a great distraction; plus, the protein battles mid-afternoon hunger pangs.
- Baby carrots: The crunchy texture keeps choppers busy.
- Turkey Jerky: When you must have meat, chew on this low-cal, low-fat power snack.
- Cantaloupe: Like most fruit, melon contains a lot of water. So you get a lot of food-and beta-carotene-for not a lot of calories.
