Nowadays we are seeing many food trends, several of which are driven by specific health needs. In this article, we explore some of these trends, explain their causes and offer some suggestions of snacks that meet these dietary requirements.

Gluten

The gluten-free diet has gained some prominence in recent years, but gluten sensitivity (also known as non-celiac gluten sensitivity), allergy to cereals containing gluten and celiac disease (an autoimmune disease) have always existed. In the case of Celiac Disease (CD), the notable increase of cases in Portugal is due to the increase in knowledge of the disease and the performance of diagnostic tests. In all cases, the total removal of gluten from the diet is necessary.

In addition to the products we know naturally contain gluten in their composition, such as bread and pasta, gluten can also be present in sauces, ready meals, frozen foods and even seasonings. At Oh!MySnacks, there is a wide portfolio of snacks with gluten-free ingredients, such as:

- Bio biscuits oat and cocoa

- Spicy fusion hot cheese tortilla edition

- Protein balls chocolate with hazelnut cream

- Raw bar brownie mocha

- Salty fusion onion addicted rice edition

 

Lactose

Lactose intolerance is a very common intolerance in adulthood, caused by a natural decrease in the production of the enzyme Lactase: the enzyme responsible for digesting lactose (a sugar found in dairy products). This deficiency can cause intestinal discomfort, so it's important to choose lactose-free alternatives to avoid unpleasant intestinal symptoms.

Fortunately, the market for lactose-free products is growing rapidly, with a wide variety of alternatives including lactose-free milk, vegetable drinks, vegan cheeses and lactose-free yogurts. Oh!MySnacks has a wide range of lactose-free products to allow you to consume healthy snacks while avoiding intestinal discomfort.

5 lactose-free snack options:

- No sugar pie with apricot

- Cereal bar with Peanuts

- Bio dried fruit with strawberry and chocolate

- Protein balls cinnamon with vanilla cream

- Nuts Australian mix

 

Vegan or Vegetarian

Understanding the difference between being vegan and being vegetarian is fundamental. Vegetarians don't eat meat or fish, but they do include animal products such as milk and eggs in their diet. Vegans, on the other hand, exclude all animal products, including their derivatives, and generally extend this practice to other areas of their lifestyle, such as fashion.

Contrary to what many people think, vegan and vegetarian diets can be admirably diverse. Rich in flavours, they include a wide variety of vegetable proteins, legumes, whole grains, fruit and vegetables.

It should be noted that those who adopt a vegan diet must ensure their intake of essential nutrients such as vitamin B12, iron and omega-3, which are generally lacking in plant-based diets.

At Oh!MySnacks, we have many snack options that meet the needs of both.

5 Vegan snack options:

- Raw protein bar with hazelnut and red berries

- Salty fusion beans and pepper cashews

- Fruit balls strawberry

- Spicy fusion pepper tuscan rice edition

- Protein bar with dark chocolate

 

Conclusion

The snack options mentioned above are just a few of the many options that reflect Oh!MySnacks' commitment to providing snacks that not only satisfy your taste buds, but also meet your more specific nutritional needs. Our team of nutritionists is available to select the options that best suit your profile to make your days much more enjoyable.

 

Authors:

Equipa de Nutricionistas da Oh!MySnacks