The Football World Cup is due to kick-off in South Africa on the 11th June. While most of us can only dream of sitting in the stadiums across South Africa supporting our team hoping they make it through to the finals, our place in front of the TV is sure to be guaranteed. A month watching the World Cup through to the finals will mean a lot of sitting, potentially getting less exercise and more chance of wanting to snack on a few readily available foods. Snacking can result in weight gain, unless the correct foods are chosen to snack on. Biltong, air cured meat traditional to South Africa, offers a healthy and convenient snack.
Biltong is high in protein, low in fat and carbohydrates. It is packed with protein and iron; all the concentrated goodness is trapped inside. There is no preparation time required in preparing this snack, other than going on line to order a supply or buying it from a biltong supplier. Just rip open the packet and start eating.
Protein is known to give greater satiety (feeling of fullness) than fats and carbohydrates. Protein has a lower energy density than fat and contains a lower amount of calories than an equal weight of a higher fat snack.
So, rather than reaching for the chocolate bar at half time, try snacking on biltong instead. Breakfast, lunch, tea or dinner, biltong makes a refreshing change to the typical options that are on the supermarket shelves.
Contact Us today or visit our online store to get your supply of biltong to enjoy while watching the WorldCup kick off on 11th June 2010.