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Updated on05/23/26

The mantra to remain fit is to lead a healthy lifestyle. It is not important to lose or gain weight but it is vital to remain in proper shape. And diet is not at all the right way to stay fit and healthy. You must remember that the body cannot grow properly without receiving required nutrition. It is wrong to avoid foods like ghee, oil, and likewise. Because the body also demands fat but to a certain limit.

The wrong eating schedule or quantity often causes abnormal weight gain or loss. It has been observed that most of the people eat wrong or skip their eating between 4pm to 6pm. Here are some healthy snacks that you can eat between 4pm and 6pm:

1.Chakli or murukku

This can be a very healthy snack if you consume it between 4pm to 6pm. And try to consume the one that is made at home. Do not avoid it due to ghee. Because chakli fried in ghee is more beneficial for your body. Chakli is made from gram flour, wheat flour, rice flour, lentils flour. So you must have it but not in excess.

2.Makhana

Those who fast prefer to eat makhana as it alone provides enough energy to them. You can intake enough protein in the form of ghee-fried makhana mixed well with rock salt. You can have it from 4pm to 6pm as it is high in fiber, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, and carbohydrates.

3.Few peanuts

You can replace peanuts with chana or consume both. Rich in folate, manganese, protein, Vitamin E, and niacin.

4.Chikki

Wow, peanuts wrapped with jaggery tastes good and jaggery is beneficial for blood purification, and reduces digestion problem.

5.Seasonal fruit

There are some fruits that offers specific season based-benefits. For example, banana, Papaya are some fruits rich of heath benefits.

So start a healthy regime today for a fit and disease-free future.

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Answered on08/14/26

For the 4 to 6 pm hunger window, I prefer snacks that give energy but do not feel too heavy before dinner.

My top healthy options are:

  • Roasted chana

  • Makhana (fox nuts)

  • Lightly seasoned popcorn

  • Fruit with a few almonds or peanuts

  • Sprouts chaat

  • Chana dal namkeen in a small portion

  • Bhel with puffed rice and vegetables

I work in the snacks and FMCG industry, so I try many snack products. For evening tea time, I personally find roasted chana, popcorn, and a light bhel mix much better than heavy fried snacks. Some Indian brands, including products from companies such as Shyam G Snacks, offer these lighter snack options that can be convenient when eaten in moderation.

If I had to choose the best 3 between 4 and 6 pm, I would pick:

  • 🍿 Popcorn

  • 🥜 Roasted chana

  • 🥗 Sprouts or light bhel

They usually provide a good balance of crunch, taste, and satiety without making you feel sleepy or overly full before dinner.

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For an evening snack, I prefer something light, tasty, and healthy. Roasted makhana or roasted puffed rice are good options as they are light and easy to eat.

Instead of packaged juices or fruit juices, I would prefer fresh seasonal fruits that are easily available. They provide natural nutrients and are a better choice for a healthy evening snack.

Simple, seasonal, and homemade snacks are always a good option. 🌿

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Answered on08/11/26

A good 4-6 PM snack should be light, filling, and balanced. Whole-grain sandwiches, fresh fruit, nuts, yogurt, oatmeal cookies, or a small fresh-baked whole-grain muffin are good choices. Combine high-fiber foods with some protein to keep you full until dinner.

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That 4 to 6 PM window is when most fitness goals fail because of intense evening cravings! Instead of oily samosas or sugary biscuits, here are 3 quick and healthy alternatives:

  • Roasted Makhana (Foxnuts): Low in calories, high in fiber, and gives that perfect crunch.
  • Roasted Chana / Sprouts: Packed with protein to keep you full until dinner.
  • Munchies/Diet Mixes: Light mixtures made with puffed rice or grains.

The secret is to keep a jar of roasted snacks directly on your office desk before 4 PM so you don't order fast food. 

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Healthy snacks between 4 and 6 pm should provide energy without causing heaviness before dinner. Good options include fresh fruits like apples, bananas, or papaya; a handful of nuts and seeds; roasted chickpeas; sprouts salad; yogurt with berries; vegetable sandwiches on whole-grain bread; boiled eggs; or homemade smoothies. Traditional options like roasted makhana or poha are also nutritious and filling. Choose snacks rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats to control hunger and maintain steady blood sugar levels. Avoid deep-fried foods, sugary biscuits, and soft drinks, as they can cause energy crashes and unnecessary calorie intake later in the evening.

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The time duration between 4 PM to 6 PM is the one when one feels to refresh oneself with some ready to eat snack instead of a proper meal. Often people end up consuming junk food at these hours which effect their health adversely. This situation could be tackled easily by keeping in mind a list of the possible food items that we can consume between 4 to 6 in the evening. Some of the food items that can be included in the list are:
Fruits and Juices keep you hydrated in summers and refreshed too. Along with this, they ensure you are getting adequate amount of nutrients. One should have at least one fruit everyday. Fruit chat is also a good option when one wants both nutrition and taste.
One can also try sprouts and home-made sandwiches as an evening snack. Sandwiches made of brown bread would be a good nutritional substitute for white bread.
Poha is another Indian food which can be served as evening snack along with tea. It’s wholesome and can be easily prepared at home.

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Now, this is an issue that has been the topic of discussions for a while now, and I wanted to write this answer once and for all.

I am writing this after loads of research from reliable resources. Now when we talk about ‘Maggi’, we’re not only talking about the specific brand, but any kind of instant noodles that are available in the market. These are the ones which are mainly cooked in two minutes, and are painfully tasty and kind of addictive, I’ll give them that.

But after having gone over all of my research, I have decided to never eat Maggi ever again in my life. Some people might believe that Maggi is a lot better than other fried items, only because of the fact that it is ‘boiled’, but this is a total misconception.

Maggi is mainly made out of ‘maida’, and after wards, its manufacturing process includes deep frying these noodles in cooking oil. The cooking oils which are used in these procedures are mainly the ones which consist of an extreme amount of Trans Fats. And Trans Fats are hazardous to your health, believe me. These may lead to diseases like Cholesterol and other blockages in your blood vessels.

Moreover, these noodles have been found to contain an excessive amount of MSGs and lead in them. MSGs are basically salts which are added to foods for flavor, but excessive use of these MSGs can lead to a lot of diseases. This is actually the main element which makes these instant noodles so tasty and addictive. Lead is also present in these noodles, in an amount which is way more than the permissible amount declared by the authorities.

So it is clear that you should definitely not see these noodles as healthy, and try to avoid them as much as possible.

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A healthy snack between meals can also decrease your hunger and keep you from overeating at meal time. There are many snacks to choose from, but not all snacks are healthy or will help you manage your weight.So you have to keep an eye on what we eat as snacks during the day.

Soy nuts are for the health-conscious people but there are other common options which can be filling and at the same time healthy like fruits,eggs,fried lentils and chick peas, Cheese and Crackers,Fruit-and-Nut Bars.Oatmeal ,boiled corns,Popcorn, Sprouts chaat. Whole grain sandwiches.

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Snacks are light meal or food eaten between regular meals They can provide energy in the middle of the day or when you follow a health program.Snacking at 4 pmis a habit many have as their routine .Some of the healthy snacking items to be included in your dauly intake are handful of peanuts and chana, roasted Makhana with rock salt, Nuts, Popcorn, Hardboiled Eggs, homemade chakli, ground nut or chana Chikki, bananas, apples, pears, oranges, grapes, berries, and guavas These snacks will be filling and also satiate the hunger pangs.They are packed with nutrition and give energy to the body for the rest of the day.

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