Martha’s Snack Tips
April 17th, 2007
Posted in Weight Control |
The word “snack” is often associated with junk food. However the real purpose of a snack should be to increase energy levels and provide your body with nutrients. Of course, on occasion snacks can also satisfy your sweet/salty/crunchy craving!
- It is recommended that you do not let more than 4 -5 hours go between meals. Going too long between meals can lead to low blood sugar which in turn can increase cravings, lower energy levels and increase your food intake at the next meal.
- The right kind of snack in between meals can help ward off low blood sugar.
- Portion control of snacks is very important. Can you eat just 15 nuts or measure out 3 cups of popcorn or 1/2 cup of frozen yogurt? If not, make sure you purchase individually portioned snacks!
- Do not keep bulk portions of “problem” snacks in your home or office. Once you start with these foods, it will be difficult to stop.
- If you must keep snack foods in the house for other members of your family, select foods that are not especially tempting for you.
- If you are a carb craver, you may do better with higher protein snacks or combo carb/protein/fat snacks rather than eating carbs alone.
- Take a look at your diet to see what food groups you are lacking in. If your diet is low in fruit, add a fruit for a snack. If your diet is low in calcium, add a yogurt.
- Always check the label for the portion size. A snack for 100 calories may end up being 400 calories if you eat the whole bag.
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