Just as life has become so fast and dynamic in the modern world, people want quick ways to satisfy their hunger pangs. This is also because when the lifestyle is active, one needs frequent energy boosts. Even medically it is advised that we must replenish our energy through frequent small meals or food supplements.

In most countries, you will find the market full of various packed snack options such as wafers, salted dry fruits etc. In India, for instance, there is a huge trend of consuming 'namkeen', which is basically spicy and salted snack items. However, these are mostly junk food items and not good for health in the long run.

However, you can opt for low calorie snacks that satisfy hunger yet do not carry a whole lot of calories with them. Such snacks are specifically good for diet-conscious people and those otherwise particular about their health. Although there may be a small compromise on taste, yet it is always worthwhile to opt for low calorie snacks.

If you are among the ones who do not mind fats and calories, you can choose dry fruit snacks. Though they are expensive, dry fruit snacks are a very good option that contains many essential nutrients necessary for the body. These are mostly available in cans and are often used in accompaniment to alcoholic drinks.

Perhaps one of the best options is digestive biscuits that are not only low calorie snacks, but also are made of whole wheat which is good for health. These biscuits are a healthy alternative to snacking as they contain essential nutrients. These are often used by fitness enthusiasts when they wish to avoid meals and want to curb their hunger.

If you don't want to buy a processed item and want a natural way to satisfy your in-between hunger, you can opt for fruits or sprouts. These are by far the healthiest and most natural alterative to processed snacks. Most fruits are low in calories and provide the body with essential nutrients.

While it is a good idea to go for snacks in between meals, however, care must be taken to ensure that we don't consume junk food. Go for healthy alternatives as far as possible that are non-processed and do not contain junk calories. By far, fruits and sprouts are the best way to satisfy an in-between hunger pang while also contributing to your good health.