Are healthy snacks actually healthy? Clinical nutritionist in UAE reads between the labels – The National

Are healthy snacks actually healthy? Clinical nutritionist in UAE reads between the labels – The National

The quest for healthy snacks is a never-ending one, with many of us on the lookout for tasty treats that don’t derail our diets.

From nut milk to protein bars, the aisles of most supermarkets in the UAE have sections dedicated to health foods, but just how nourishing are these so-called wholesome snacks?

The National asked clinical nutritionist, Dr Lina Shibib, of Medcare Hospitals and Medical Centres, to analyse 10 snacks, giving each a score out of five for their nutritional value.