Healthiest Way of Eating Tips for Weight Loss:
Snacks
Healthy snacks contain an appropriate amount of protein, fats, fiber,
and accompanying nutrients that will not only satiate your appetite
so you will be less hungry between meals, but they also provide you
with health-promoting nutrients to provide you with long-lasting
energy.
Snacks should also provide energy and the feeling of satiety for the
least number of calories. That's why I don't recommend popular
snacks like energy bars because they contain excess amounts of fats
and sweeteners, which contribute empty calories to your daily quota
of calories. While a small amount of fat helps to maintain satiety,
excessive amounts of fat can slow down your digestion to the point
where it takes too long for you to derive energy and nourishment
from your food. And excessive amounts of simple sugars can digest
too quickly so you will be hungry in a very short time—much before
the next meal. They also do not contain any fresh ingredients, which
can help increase your energy and vitality.
An example of a healthy snack is fresh fruit (such as apples, pears,
and blueberries) combined with nuts (such as almonds, walnuts and
cashews) as it provides a good combination of fiber from the fruit
and protein from the nuts (the latter increases the "holding power"
of the snack). The fats from the almonds are a good addition to help
slow digestive process and stretch the snack's impact. Fresh fruit and
yogurt is also a great combination for a healthy snack. These snacks
are not just good for you; they are less expensive than pre-packaged
energy bars.
I'd like to add one last set of observations about individuals who find
they snack too frequently. It's important to think about the patternof
your entire day in terms of enjoyment and activities. You may or
may not want to make healthy snacking the solution to a daily pattern
that just isn't working for you in terms of balance and enjoyment. In
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