Snacking is the downfall of many otherwise
healthy diets, but the good news is that your can learn to control this
snacking quite easily. Also, even if still want to snack during the day, there
are ways in which you can do so without killing your healthy diet. Staying on
track with your diet when you like to snack might be hard, but it is worth that
extra effort because it keeps your body healthy.
To prevent snacking, simply eat more meals.
Instead of eating three large meals every try, try eating smaller meals every
few hours. If you are snacking because you are hungry, chances are that you are
using more energy than you are ingesting and you need the extra fuel. By eating
6 smaller but healthy meals every day, you will not be tempted to snack very
often, but will keep your high energy levels.
You can also help to stop your snacking
simply by removing temptation. Before you reach for a snack, ask yourself if
you are honestly hungry or if you are just eating because you are bored, because
the food tastes good, or because you feel compelled to eat when doing a certain
activity (like watching a movie). If you are snacking because you are really
hungry, than it is probably fine to have something to eat, but if you are
snacking for another reason, you should try to remove the temptation. Simply
rid your house of junk foods and do not buy these items again when you go to
the grocery store.
Instead, purchase healthy snacks. Think
about the snacks you are eating. Would they fit easily into a food group as
fruit, vegetable, grain, dairy, or protein? If the answer is no, then the snack
is probably not good for you. For example, carrot sticks (vegetables), yogurt
(dairy), or whole wheat crackers (grains) work well as snacks, while candy, potato
chips, and processed foods do not.
When you snack, remember to consider your
beverages as well. Drinks like soda, fruit punch, iced tea, lemonade, and juice
boxes can contain unnatural ingredients and lots of sugar. In short, they are
high in calories but low in nutrients. Instead, opt for drinks that supplement
your healthy diet. Choose water most of the like, or drinks that are made with
natural fruits, like apple juice. Low-fat milk and sports drinks are also good
choices. Above all, stay away from most kinds of alcohol. Red wine is an
exception, since this can help your heart health, but any type of alcohol in
high amounts is fairly bad for your body.
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