People talk about snacking as being generally bad for you and can make you gain weight, what you hear sometimes is not completely true. Snacking is not as bad as few believe it to be but at the same time it also depends on the type of foods you snack on.
Some people are satisfied to eat one to two meals a day and still maintain their weight. But they will realize with time that their metabolism is slowing down and they’re accumulating more fat than in previous years. The reason is that they are burning fewer calories. Also when someone eats fewer meals when they get hungry, they tend to eat more and this can cause weight gain.
Why snacking can be good for you…
Healthy snacking for example 2 hours before your main meal prevents you from overeating on main meals as it also stops you from getting too hungry.
What do experts recommend?
Eating frequent smaller healthy meals or snacks will boost your metabolism and make you burn more calories and will help you lose weight or maintain your healthy weight.
Avoid unhealthy snack…
High-fat, high-sugar snacks have low nutritional value and loads of calories which will make you gain weight. Sometimes they may replace your main meal as they make you feel full which is not recommended in a balance diet. Avoid eating foods such as chips, cakes, sweetened juices, carbonated beverages, and regular ice creams as regular snacks, instead keep them as treats to consume from time to time.
Keep healthy snacks handy!
When you are hungry, eat a healthy snack that you already planned and prepared for. Keep healthy snacks readily available in your fridge; store washed and chopped vegetables and fruits, light fruit-flavoured yogurts, and low-fat portioned cheese…
And other snack ideas:
Some people are satisfied to eat one to two meals a day and still maintain their weight. But they will realize with time that their metabolism is slowing down and they’re accumulating more fat than in previous years. The reason is that they are burning fewer calories. Also when someone eats fewer meals when they get hungry, they tend to eat more and this can cause weight gain.
Why snacking can be good for you…
Healthy snacking for example 2 hours before your main meal prevents you from overeating on main meals as it also stops you from getting too hungry.
What do experts recommend?
Eating frequent smaller healthy meals or snacks will boost your metabolism and make you burn more calories and will help you lose weight or maintain your healthy weight.
Avoid unhealthy snack…
High-fat, high-sugar snacks have low nutritional value and loads of calories which will make you gain weight. Sometimes they may replace your main meal as they make you feel full which is not recommended in a balance diet. Avoid eating foods such as chips, cakes, sweetened juices, carbonated beverages, and regular ice creams as regular snacks, instead keep them as treats to consume from time to time.
Keep healthy snacks handy!
When you are hungry, eat a healthy snack that you already planned and prepared for. Keep healthy snacks readily available in your fridge; store washed and chopped vegetables and fruits, light fruit-flavoured yogurts, and low-fat portioned cheese…
And other snack ideas:
A sandwich made with brown bread and low-fat cheese, or low fat labneh
Fresh fruit salad or platter
Low-fat or fat-free yogurt with fruits
Low-fat or fat-free milk with whole-wheat cereals
Sorbet or low-fat, low sugar ice cream
Fat-free popcorn or baked chips
Fat-free puddings or jello
A handful of almonds or walnuts
Dried fruits such as dates and apricots (3-4 pieces each)
Instant soup (low in calories and fat)
Small amount of chocolate wafers
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