Are you wondering what could you eat as a healthy snack? Well, nuts is your answer. Nuts are loaded with essential nutrients and they even help in reducing the risk factors for many of the disorders when you consume them with a healthy balanced diet. They are surely high in fibre, most of which is healthy fat. Here is a list of nuts that you can munch on when you get hunger pangs at odd hours. So that you don't end up eating unhealthy foods and also nuts can keep you feeling full for long hours.

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Peanuts aren't actual nuts, they fall in the legumes category. But, since they are very nutritious and have a lot of health benefits, they can be included in your daily diet. Peanuts can even reduce the risk for heart disease and diabetes.

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Almonds are quite popular around the world. They have so many health benefits. From reducing bad LDL cholesterol to weight loss to lowering the rise in blood sugar in diabetics, almonds are quite a healthy munchie.

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Have you ever tried Brazil nuts? These are rich in selenium and can reduce oxidative stress, inflammation and they even have the ability to reduce cholesterol levels. You must try your hand on these nuts. They might just become your favourite out of all.

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Hazelnuts are very nutritious and they can help in reducing total cholesterol, bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Hazelnuts can provide you with an increased amount of vitamin E in your blood too. Munch on these whenever you feel hungry at any time of the day.

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Walnuts are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. They have the ability to improve heart health. They even improve blood pressure, circulation and also reduces inflammation and improves cognitive brain function.

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