Some popular snacks appease your taste buds but are not good for the body. They are either high in fat or sugar and if eaten regularly, they can lead to long-term health issues.

To make your life better, let’s take a look at some healthy snacks for adults and kids that are perfect alternatives to junk foods.

Dump the French fries
French fries, the oily and the greasy potato snack are the reason for obesity and high cholesterol in most people. And the packaged or the frozen ones go many steps higher in being one of the unhealthiest snacks for adults and kids alike. If you can’t live without them eat only fresh ones, fried in oil which hasn’t been used before. Otherwise, try these alternatives to French fries.

• Apple chips
  Thinly slice a few apples without the core. Sprinkle it with cinnamon and a pinch of brown sugar. Lay it on a baking tray and bake on high heat till brown and crisp. They are delicious and sweet too; a great healthy snack option for adults and kids.
• Zucchini fries
  Zucchini is a very healthy vegetable. It has a neutral flavor too which makes it a great snack option to go with dips. Peel and chop the zucchini into narrow strips. Wipe it with a cloth, dip into a beaten egg and roll it in breadcrumbs. Bake it till it is golden brown on both sides. Eat it with healthy dips.
• Kale chips
  Kale is a green leafy vegetable that is loaded with minerals and antioxidants. It is an extremely healthy alternative to French fries. Make them at home by seasoning fresh kale leaves with salt and pepper and baking them until crisp.
• Baked potato fries
  If you love potato and cannot replace it with any other snack, then bake the potatoes. Peel and cut the potato into narrow strips. Wash them and wipe them with a cloth. Place them on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, paprika and a pinch of salt. Bake until crisp and brown.

Healthy snacks for adults and kids that can substitute potato chips

• Air-popped popcorn kernels
  These are the preferred healthy snacks for adults and kids as they have fewer calories and fat as no butter is added and are low in salt as well.
• Baked nuts
  Nuts can be salted and baked in the oven. They are also crisp and crunchy when baked. However, to make them a healthy snack for adults and kids, it is advisable to add less salt.
• Seaweed snacks
  They are an excellent alternative and give you a crunch without the guilt. These snacks are a vegan source of amino acids. They promote the growth of healthy gut bacteria, and hence, are good on the stomach too.

Healthy alternatives to candy bars
Candy bars and chocolates are high in sugar and fats. They offer little or no nutritional value. Substitute them with:

• Dark chocolate
  Dark chocolates are loaded with antioxidants and it is a great food to boost your mind. You can have them without feeling that you are overdosing on sugar.
• Protein bars
  Though the protein bars have added sugar, they are better than chocolate and candy bars. Try to opt for a no-sugar protein bar, which is sweetened with dried fruits and berries. You can make them at home too.