Eating between meals, has definitely gotten a bad rap, but snacking can be good for you.
Many nutritionist think we should eat at least every four to five hours. So if you eat lunch at noon and dinner at 8:00, you're going to need a snack to make it through the long afternoon. I like to plan my snacks, just like I would my lunch, and I like to use them to fill nutritional gaps.
When I feel I am not getting enough daily calcium, I snack on cheese sticks or yogurt. The protein fills me up and calcium helps my bones. If I feel like I am lacking in iron, I munch on some edamame and some red pepper. The vitamin C in the red pepper helps my body absorb the iron in those baby soybeans. Make your snacks do double duty. Your body, especially your belly, will appreciate your effort.
Michael Stars
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I used to feel like I always needed snacks, but after I just stopped snacking, I found I didn't really need them. And when its meal time, I'm always really hungry and can appreciate my food. Plus, knowing I'm only going to eat three times a day makes me pretty aware of the nutritional content of my meal.
1I snack twice a day: My morning snack at 10:30am (usually consisting of Oikos Yogurt) and my afternoon snack at 4:00pm (usually a serving of almonds).
It keeps my energy levels stable throughout the day.
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