Snackification – satisfying your appetite on the go
Many people’s lives require a high degree of organisation and flexibility. This also affects their daily diet. Today, snackification is in demand as a flexible form of eating, whereas regular meals used to be the norm. But what does this trend actually mean for our eating habits, healthy nutrition and the pleasure and enjoyment we get from eating? We will reveal all in this article.
The key points
- Flexible meals for every day: snackification replaces regular meals with smaller, healthy snacks that can be easily integrated into your daily routine.
- Healthy eating on the go: high-quality, nutrient-rich snacks, such as bowls or fresh ingredients, offer a healthy alternative to traditional fast food dishes.
- A wide range of snack ideas: ranging from homemade fruit and vegetable snacks to creative bowls – Snackification offers varied and modern meal options.
Why snacks on the go are the new way to eat
Whereas everyday life used to be structured around fixed meal times, meals today are much more likely to be tailored to your daily routine. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as the division into entrée, mains and dessert, are increasingly giving way to several smaller snack breaks. Snackification, however, focuses on small, high-quality meals instead of sweet or unhealthy snacks. High-quality snacks are increasingly gaining ground in restaurants and retail outlets. In addition, creative meal ideas are motivating people to eat more homemade, fresh and nutritious small meals. The goal of snackification is to combine flexibility with health and sustainability.
The changes to our everyday lives are the reason why classic meal structures are becoming increasingly rare. Flexibility, mobility and spontaneity are increasingly in demand and desired at the same time. Often a regular lunch break isn’t really possible in terms of time restraints and food has to be eaten on the go. People’s dietary style are becoming more of an expression of their individuality as they adapt them to their lifestyle.
Healthy snacks between meals satisfy your hunger straight away
While three meals a day plus snacks are typical in Europe, in China it is sometimes seven. Whether a certain number of meals are healthiest has not been scientifically proven and probably varies from person to person. Snackification usually satisfies hunger as and when it strikes. Body weight is solely influenced by the total energy supply throughout the day in relation to energy consumption. The energy supply is independent of when and how often food is consumed. However, lots of small snacks can provide more energy because you are no longer eating large, heavy meals that are difficult to digest.
Modern food culture is primarily characterised by a willingness to try new flavours, unusual ingredients and unfamiliar methods of preparation. To ensure that your diet is balanced, everyday snacks should consist mainly of vegetables, fruit, legumes and whole grains. An increased fibre content means that small meals keep you feeling full for longer. Restaurants and food retailers are responding to the food trend of the snackification by selling new types of snacks such as bowls and tapas.
Bowls as healthy snacks in the evening
In this age of snackification, bowls are particularly popular. This involves arranging a variety of natural ingredients in a bowl. Whether sweet or savoury, vegan, vegetarian or with fish and meat: there are no limits to the design of colourful and delicious bowls. Exotic toppings and flavourful dressings spice up the dishes even more. The ingredients are usually arranged by paying great attention to detail because you eat with your eyes first, as the saying goes. This healthy snack is also a great way to use leftovers.
Snackification starts as early as breakfast. Bowls filled with porridge or cereal and a variety of different colourful fruits provide a particularly healthy start to the day. Suitable toppings include cocoa nibs, sesame seeds and nuts. Natural yoghurt is also a fantastic addition to the sweet morning bowl. If you prefer something even fruitier, you can prepare a smoothie bowl using puréed frozen fruit from the freezer and simply add a few flaxseeds or whole pieces of fruit to the fruit purée. Let your creativity and preferences run wild with your snackification diet. A bowl is also easy to prepare as a meal prep and can be stored in the fridge as a snack for when you’re on the go or at the office.
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